Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries Ltd

Pay range: £23,569.00 – £25,396.80 per year.

We are looking for caring and committed Early Years Practitioners to join our team in Rothwell (LS26) and Garforth (LS25). Whether you’re qualified or just starting your Early Years journey, you’ll find the support, encouragement and training you need to succeed.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a warm, stimulating environment where children feel safe, included, and confident to explore. You’ll work as part of a close‑knit team to bring learning to life through play, creativity, and curiosity.

• Fixed full‑time hours with a regular day off each week
• OR Flexible Bank Team shifts, with full training if you’re unqualified.

• Create engaging, play‑based learning opportunities for children aged 0–5.
• Support each child’s development in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record progress withífica accuracy.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth day.
• Take part in ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.

• Warm, family‑feel culture where everyone supports each other.
• Fixed day off each week.
• Free onsite parking and excellent public transport links.
• 15% team pay rise in the last year.
• Generous childcare discounts.
• Free, freshly prepared two‑course meals daily (worth up to £875 per year).
• Medical cash plan and confidential employee helpline.
• Health & Wellbeing Basket for all.
• Supportive managers who truly value their team.
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression.
• Team Spotlight recognition each홈 month to celebrate individual achievements.
• Access to training.

We Welcome

• Level 3 qualified applicants (preferred).
• za Level 2 or those working towards Level 3.
• Unqualified applicants for Bank Team roles.

You’ll Need

• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliability and a caring nature.
• Knowledge of EYFS helpful, not essential.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).