Early Years Practitioner
| Company: | Lime Tree Nursery |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £12.86 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Barnsley |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Nov 2026 |
Summary
About Lime Tree Nursery Group
At Lime Tree Nursery Group, we believe every child deserves the best start in life, and that starts with a fantastic team. As a family-run business with nine nurseries across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, we’re continuing to grow, with exciting plans of expansion across the Barnsley area in the coming months.
We’re passionate about creating nurturing, home-from-home environments where children from birth to five years can thrive. Inspired by The Curiosity Approach, we encourage curiosity, creativity and child-led learning, giving our practitioners the opportunity to make a real difference every day. We’re proud to be a team that values fresh ideas, supports professional development and helps both children and colleagues grow.
We are seeking Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our new teams working at our sites in across Barnsley. The locations include Athersley, Darfield, Bolton upon Dearne, Thurnscoe, and Worsborough.
With full and part time hours are available, this is a great opportunity for passionate, motivated practitioners who enjoy delivering high-quality early years care and education.
About the Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
Plan and support age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
Build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and staff
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare requirements are met at all times
Maintain professional standards and follow the setting policies and procedures
Essential Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare
Experience working within an early years setting
Sound knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
What We Offer
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
Whether you’re looking to develop your career, share your ideas or take the next step in early years, we’d love to hear from you!
Join us and become part of a supportive team where your contribution is valued, your development matters and you can help shape the future of early years education.