Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Early Years Practitioner

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe environment for children? We're looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant team atRainbow Day Nursery, based at The Annexe, Torbay Hospital.TQ2 7BA.

We are looking for an individual to join our team with a passion for early childhood educationand withpreviousexperienceand knowledge of working with children from 0-5 years in a groupsetting.

This vacancy is for 30 hours, Tuesday to Friday. You may be based in one particular age group or work across the nursery with all age groups as and when needed, to meet the requirements of the service. The nursery is open all year round; shift times will vary and fall within the opening hours of the nursery which is 6.45am - 6.00pm.

You will have a sound knowledge of theEarly Years Foundation Stage(EYFS),have effective communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a large team.

You should have an excellent knowledge of child development, safeguarding and be able todemonstratea high levelof practice and knowledge with children.

Apply today and be a part of shaping the future! Please note to be successful in this role youwill need to hold a minimum Level 3 Recognised Early Years Qualification in accordance with Government guidance-https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder.

Main duties of the job

  • Support thenurserynurseteaminengagingwith youngchildrenaged between 3 months to 5 yearsthroughactiveengagement and learningthroughplay

  • Foster a caring atmosphere by ensuring every child feels valued and included

  • Assistwith daily routines, from snack time to nap time, keeping things smooth and enjoyable!

#CareToJoinUsTSD

About us

Rainbow Day Nursery is the workplace nursery for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at The Annexe nearTorbay Hospital.

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within thelocality andare a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. As such you will be part of a large team, the nursery team are highly valued and have opportunities to progress and undertake regular training.

Working pattern:Our services are open52weeks of the year,Monday to Friday between06:45amand18:00pm. To meet the demands of our workplace nursery setting, youwill work a variety of shifts to achieve your core hours.

Work-life balance is important to us, as such our service is not open on Weekends or Bank Holidays, and you are also entitled toaone-hourlunch break

Upon joining our warm and welcoming team, you will haveopportunities for personal growth through training and workshops. During your onboarding experience, we will support you whilst during your continuous professional development by enrolling you on tosafeguarding children, andPaediatric First Aid training.There will also beopportunities to undertake bitesize training sessions and workshops throughout the year!

Why work with us?Browse our online interactive booklet to learn more.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7309486-CORP

Job locations

Annexe Site at Torbay Hospital

Rainbow Day Nursery, Annexe Site, Torbay Hospital, 187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and peoples strengths. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD

For moreinformation,please see our combined job description and person specification form for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and peoples strengths. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD

For moreinformation,please see our combined job description and person specification form for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent Childcare Qualification

Desirable

  • First Aid

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of the needs of children from 0 - 5 years
  • Proven relevant experience of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.
  • To work in partnership with parents and colleagues
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent Childcare Qualification

Desirable

  • First Aid

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of the needs of children from 0 - 5 years
  • Proven relevant experience of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.
  • To work in partnership with parents and colleagues
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Annexe Site at Torbay Hospital

Rainbow Day Nursery, Annexe Site, Torbay Hospital, 187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Annexe Site at Torbay Hospital

Rainbow Day Nursery, Annexe Site, Torbay Hospital, 187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursery Manager

Tina Mwaro/Jennie Judge

tsdft.rainbow@nhs.net

01803654150

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7309486-CORP

Job locations

Annexe Site at Torbay Hospital

Rainbow Day Nursery, Annexe Site, Torbay Hospital, 187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


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