Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, and North Notts, providing care for children from birth to five years. We create a home‑from‑home environment, fostering curiosity and child‑led learning using The Curiosity Approach. With fully qualified Early Years Practitioners, children explore and learn through play, using natural and open-ended resources instead of conventional toys to inspire creativity and problem‑solving.

We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our fantastic teams. This role requires a strong commitment to delivering an ambitious, flexible curriculum that meets the needs of children aged 0‑5 years, in line with Ofsted requirements. You will work closely with the team to create enabling environments, tailor learning approaches to individual needs, and ensure children’s safety and well‑being.

• Athersley
• Maltby
• East Dene
• Carlton‑in‑Lindrick
• Thrybergh
• North Anston

• Work collaboratively to deliver a child‑led curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Observe, assess, and support children’s development using various teaching strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and caregivers to support children’s learning.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, always ensuring children’s welfare.
• Be an active participant in staff meetings, training, and community engagement events.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Strong understanding of EYFS welfare, learning, and development requirements.
• Experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A proactive, flexible, and child‑centered approach to learning.

• Flexible working hours
• Qualification‑related pay
• Discounted childcare
• Trainee Manager Programme
• Free CPD opportunity
• Staff functions
• Paid birthday leave
• Staff recruitment bonus

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for young children, we’d love to hear from you!