Early Years Practitioner


Company:	Goodwin Development Trust
Salary:	from £18,949.69 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	HU5 1JF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

The role will include:

• Providing a stimulating, well-resourced and welcoming environment, both inside and outdoors, which supports children’s all-round development and emotional well-being; and provides a range of experiences that develop children’s independence and cooperation.

• Ensure positive engagement with parents, through the commitment to the key person system, encouraging parents to support and share information about their children’s learning and development at home.

• Liaising with parents, carers, Family Hubs staff and other agencies including Ofsted and all other bodies directly involved with the welfare and well-being of the children and their families.

• Supporting the Family Hub in improving outcomes for children by working towards the children’s centre targets.

• Promoting the marketing of the nursery through advertising, open days and working with parents, carers and the Family Hubs Team and family Information Service.

What can we offer you?

• CycleScheme

• Gym Discounts

• GP Service

• Discounted Tastecard (this provides access to hundreds of discounts!)

• Group Life Insurance

• Free Counselling Service

• Length of Service Rewards

Closing date: 28th October 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 2nd November 2026

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***Please note: CVs are not accepted in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. All sections of the application form must be completed, or your application will not be considered.***

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check and Satisfactory References. Goodwin Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

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