Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Salary/Rate:£12.71 - £14.24 per hour (dependent on experience)
Job type:Temporary
Town/City:Nelson
County:Lancashire
Sector:Nursery
Job ref:Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Post Date:July 24, 2026
Short description:
Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join a well-established and supportive Early Years setting in the Nelson area.
The role is full-time, 5 days per week, and is due to start in September 2026 on an ongoing basis.
Please see the full job description below.Scroll
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
- Support the learning, care and development of children within the Early Years setting.
- Deliver engaging play-based learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
- Support children's communication, language, literacy, numeracy and personal, social and emotional development.
- Assist with observations, assessments and learning journals to monitor children's progress.
- Work closely with colleagues to prepare learning environments and resources that promote curiosity and independence.
- Encourage positive behaviour and help children develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Support children's personal care needs where required.
- Promote the safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
- Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Must Have:
- Hold a Level 2 Early Years and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
- Have previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
- Be confident supporting children's learning and development through play.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
- Provide details of the latest two references, covering the last five years' work history.
- Possess a current DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one as part of the registration process.
- Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy all relevant compliance checks.
Why Work with Rotherwood Education?
- Competitive hourly pay rates.
- Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
- Ongoing support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent employment.
- Streamlined and efficient registration process.
If you're a caring and enthusiastic Level 2 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.
This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
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