Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
| Company: | Lime Tree Nursery |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £12.86 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Barnsley, S71 3AQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
At Lime Tree Nursery, we believe early years education should be inspiring, creative and full of possibilities for children and for our team.
As a family-run group with nine nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield and North Nottinghamshire, we create warm, home-from-home environments where children aged 0–5 can explore, question and thrive.
Inspired by The Curiosity Approach, we champion child-led learning, natural resources and meaningful play experiences that spark creativity and build confident, independent learners.
Now, we’re looking for passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our growing team at our recently rebranded nursery, Curiosity Cottage Nursery at Athersley.
At the Curiosity Cottage, no two days are the same, and that’s exactly how we like it!
You’ll:
Bring our engaging, child-led EYFS curriculum to life
Create exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments
Observe, support and celebrate children’s development
Plan experiences tailored to individual interests and needs
Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers
Keep safeguarding and well-being at the heart of everything
Contribute ideas, energy and enthusiasm to your team
What We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years – essential
Experience in an Early Years setting
Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A proactive, creative and child-centred mindset
Someone who genuinely loves inspiring young minds
Why Join us?
We believe in looking after our people as much as we look after our children.
Flexible working hours
Qualification-related pay
Discounted childcare
Half-day paid birthday leave
Free CPD opportunities
Trainee Manager Programme
Staff functions and team events
Staff recruitment bonus
If you’re ready to make a real difference every single day and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking nursery group where your ideas and enthusiasm are valued, we’d love to hear from you.