Early Years Practitioner – Chesterfield
Location: Chesterfield
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible options available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience
Join Our Team!
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive nursery team in Chesterfield. If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years. You will work as part of a welcoming team to create engaging learning experiences that support each child's individual development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Plan and provide stimulating activities that encourage children\'s learning and development.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Observe, assess, and record children\'s progress.
- Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion at all times.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
- Support children\'s personal, social, emotional, and physical development.
About You
We\'re looking for someone who has:
- A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent).
- A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
- A commitment to providing outstanding care and learning experiences.
We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Company pension.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Staff appreciation events and recognition.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Apply Today
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Early years practitioner in Chesterfield employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Join a nurturing nursery setting in LS11 where your passion for early years education can truly shine. We prioritise a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers ongoing professional development, and fosters strong relationships with children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging environment, you'll find every day rewarding as you help little learners thrive.
