Early Years Practitioner x 2 in Rotherham

Job profile for Early Years Practitioner x 2

Early Years Practitioner x 2

Aughton Early Years Centre 04/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Band D £26,340 - £26,472 pro rata (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours 37 Basis Other

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Nursery & Pre-school, Teaching - Pre-school & Nursery

Date posted 26/08/2026

Job reference REQ23859

Attachments School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc EYP Job Description.docx

Job description

Aughton Early Years Centre,

Main Street,

Aughton,

Sheffield,

S26 3XH

Post 1: 28.5 hours per week (Mon, Wed & Fri, 7.45am-5.45pm)

Post 2: 37 hours per week (flexible to cover between 7.45am-5.45pm)

Both full year 52 weeks (not term time only)

Contract Type: Temporary to start as soon as possible

At Aughton Early Years Centre, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. We are committed to providing high-quality care, learning and development for very young children. As part of our integrated service, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, nurturing environment for our families, where children feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team and work within our Centre.

About the role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be an integral member of our team, helping to ensure that high-quality practice and provision is maintained at all times.

You will work holistically with very young children and families, building positive relationships and supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference through meaningful interactions, engaging experiences and responsive, child-centred practice.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2/3 qualification/Licence to Practice in Early Years Childcare and Education
• Can demonstrate positive, high-quality interactions with very young children
• Has a warm, nurturing and empathetic nature
• Has a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how this supports children's learning and development into subsequent phases
• Is flexible, enthusiastic and willing to contribute fully to the aims and objectives of the Centre
• Can build and maintain positive and effective relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys being a proactive and supportive member of a complex team

Safeguarding

The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check. Satisfactory references, 1 professional (from current or most recent employer) and 1 character will also be required. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for the above posts is 9am on Friday 4th September 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th September 2026.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE