Early years practitioner/nursery practitioner

Banana Moon Sheffield is a thriving nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated Early Years Professional to join our Baby Moons team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, families, and staff.

Job Purpose:

Early Years Professionals ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered; creating a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

 To adhere to Banana Moon policies and procedures and meet legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards which ensure highest possible inspection grading.

 To promote a successful business with a first-class reputation, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery whilst providing excellent customer care. 

 Acting as a named co-ordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.

This is a full time position-

40 hours per week

8 or 10 hour shift pattern

A full and relevant level 2 or 3.

DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.

Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate.

Previous responsibility as a key person.

Bupa employee assistance- 24/7 free helpline

Paid day off for your birthday

On site parking

Employee of the month

Less paperwork, so you get to spend more time with the children.

Training opportunities to enhance you own continuous development

Annual shopping vouchers for years of service