Early Years Practitioner

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Location Little Learners Day Nursery Doncaster

Salary £26,227 per annum

Basis Full time

Job profile for Early Years Practitioner

Little Learners Day Nursery Doncaster 11/10/2026

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

Salary £26,227 per annum Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Nursery & Pre-school Date posted 29/09/2026 Job reference REQ
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Little Learners Day Nursery - The Carr Fenton Foundation

Leger Way

Doncaster

DN2 6AY

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Little Learners Day Nursery are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate Early Years Practitioner to join our amazing Day Nursery.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about Early Years and modern-day Pedagogy
• Has a zest for creating curious opportunities for learning
• Can enhance a child’s innate awe and wonder
• Is confident to be a partner in play with children birth to 5 years
• Works well as part of a team who support, trust and care for each other
• Is interested in continuing professional development and willing to undertake further training
• Understands the importance of keeping themselves, the children and their families safe

You must hold a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant childcare qualification, experience of working in an Early Years setting is essential.

Candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be familiar with the role of the Key Person and be experienced in working in a motivated and challenging childcare setting.

Ongoing continuous professional development is actively encouraged. Successful appointments will be subject to relevant Safer Recruitment checks including: identity; references; DBS; training and qualifications.

We can offer you...

• A high-quality working environment
• Competitive rates of pay
• Guaranteed working hours
• Fantastic training and career development opportunities, including Level 1 British Sign Language
• 35 holiday days per year, including 8 Bank Holidays
• Closure week during the Summer holidays and Christmas break
• Uniform provided
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including dental, prescriptions and optical claims funded by the Foundation

Please contact the nursery manager Helen Goddard on should you wish to have an informal conversation regarding the role. For a job description and application form please visit our careers page at Careers – The Carr Fenton Foundation

The closing date for applications is: 11th October 2026

Location:

Little Learners Day Nursery, The Carr Fenton Foundation, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY

The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the…