Early Years Nursery Practitioner (Band 3)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6TD
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
This is an exciting time to join us we are preparing for brand new purpose built Day Nursery which will remain on site. An enthusiastic, caring, highl...
To care for children in accordance with their individual physical, social and psychological needs.
To work within NHS, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted's national, regional and local guidelines relating to Day Nursery Provision.
To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain existing expertise and develop new skills as appropriate.
For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Working for the NHS has many benefits including
Generous holiday entitlement
Good pension scheme
Access to Employee Health and Wellbeing services
Team events including days out and colleague recognition
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- CACHE Level 3 Early Childhood Studies or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding or any other relevant training applicable to Early Years.
Experience
Essential
- Previous post qualifying experience of working with children 0 - 4 years in a day nursery setting.
Desirable
- Supervising students.
- Ofsted inspections
- Safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- Good literacy and numeracy required.
- A high level of communication skills, an ability to work effectively with colleagues and parent/carers.
- Ability to deliver, non discriminatory, age appropriate learning experiences, meeting each child's individual needs
Desirable
- The skill to provide developmentally appropriate activities, experiences and displays both indoors & outdoors.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of Ofsted requirements
- An excellent knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Desirable
- A sound knowledge of the ages & stages of development for babies/children aged 0-48 months
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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