Early Years Practitioner – Primary School Nursery

Location: Kirkstall, Leeds
Pay: £92.56 – £95 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term Temporary – Opportunity to Become Permanent

Are you passionate about Early Years and love helping young children develop, learn and reach their potential?

Engage Education is currently recruiting for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join a primary school nursery in Kirkstall.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience working within a primary school nursery who is looking for a full-time, long-term position, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children within a primary school nursery, helping them develop through play-based learning and structured activities.

• Supporting the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

• Encouraging children’s communication, language, social and emotional development.

• Supporting early phonics, literacy and numeracy activities.

• Assisting with personal care routines, including nappy changing and toileting.

• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safeguarding.

• Encouraging independence, positive behaviour and social interaction.

• Building positive relationships with children, parents and the wider school team.

• Working closely with the class teacher and other nursery staff to provide a supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within a nursery class in a primary school – this is essential.

• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.

• Has previous experience with nappy changing and is happy and willing to continue carrying out personal care duties as part of the role.

• Is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development.

• Is enthusiastic, caring, patient and proactive.

• Can build positive relationships with children and colleagues.

• Is reliable and committed to providing high-quality care and education.

What We Offer

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.

• Competitive daily pay of £92.56 – £95.

• A long-term opportunity within a welcoming primary school nursery.

• The potential for the position to become permanent.

• A dedicated Engage Education consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Access to a range of wellbeing, travel and retail benefits.

Interested?

If you have previous primary school nursery experience, are confident with personal care routines and are passionate about Early Years, we’d love to hear from you!