Job summary An enthusiastic, caring, highly motivated childcare practitioner is required to join our busy nursery team. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies and have previous post qualifying experience of working with children aged 0 - 60 months within a day nursery setting. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential. The post is for a permanent full time Early Years Practitioner. The hours required are 37.5 per week working different shift patterns to meet the needs of the service. We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are proud of our nursery, we would love you to come and join our team Main duties of the job 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. About us 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 Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 423-6712319-A Job locations Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton, Keighley BD20 6TD Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification. Person Specification 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. 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 Person Specification 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. 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Address Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton, Keighley BD20 6TD Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)