At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a safe and nurturing environment for children while supporting their learning and development.
- Company: Join the dedicated team at Kingsway Children’s Centre, where passion meets purpose.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with a supportive team and great workplace perks.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in children's lives and grow your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: Level 2 childcare qualification or working towards it, with nursery experience.
The predicted salary is between 12636 - 12636 £ per year.
We are seeking a passionate and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team at Kingsway Children’s Centre. In this rewarding role, you will support the day‑to‑day operation of the setting, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
Actual Salary: £12,636.28 per annum
Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week / Monday, Tuesday 7.5 hours and Wednesday 3.5 hours with various shifts scheduled between 7:45am and 5:15pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children at all times.
- Support children’s learning and development through engaging and stimulating activities aligned with EYFS.
- Act as a key person, planning and delivering age‑appropriate activities and monitoring children’s progress.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and external professionals to support individual needs.
- Carry out observations and maintain accurate developmental records in line with EYFS requirements.
- Promote positive behaviour and support children’s emotional wellbeing.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance with policies and Ofsted standards.
- Assist with daily routines including meals, hygiene and general care of children.
- Ensure play areas and equipment are safe, clean and fit for purpose.
Essential Criteria:
- Level 2 qualification in childcare (or working towards).
- Recent experience in a nursery or similar early years setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Aware of safeguarding and child protection practices.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 30 pro rata bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same‑day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On‑site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our in‑house food hall & coffee shops.
Additional Information:
- Safer recruitment: we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.
- Before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Right to work: applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 22nd June 2026
Interview date: 6th July 2026
If you are enthusiastic about early years education and want to make a positive difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk for further information about this role.
Early Years Practitioner - Part Time in Scunthorpe employer: Doncaster College
At Kingsway Children’s Centre, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the passion and dedication of our Early Years Practitioners. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing development opportunities, while our competitive benefits package, including generous leave and health perks, ensures a rewarding experience for all staff. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives in a vibrant community setting.
