Childcare Practitioner
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The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Childcare Practitioner
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Abacus Nursery as a full time Childcare Practitioner.
You will be required:
- To use an individual approach to each child, building on their existing skills by introducing them to a wide range of experiences.
- To continue to improve and maintain the high quality of the service providing a rich and stimulating learning environment which is sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promotes equal opportunities.
- To act as an expert to less experienced staff, childcare students and give support and advice to parents.
- Day to day safety and security of the nursery including opening and closing of the premises dealing with telephone calls, and visitors.
- Administrate medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and documentation procedure is followed. Taking the necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a senior member of staff to decide at which point a parent should be contacted.
- Communicate through an annual parents evening and daily basis to parents and staff, about the childrens welfare, development and health and social care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Main duties of the job
- To use an individual approach to each child, building on their existing skills by introducing them to a wide range of experiences.
- To continue to improve and maintain the high quality of the service providing a rich and stimulating learning environment which is sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promotes equal opportunities.
- To act as an expert to less experienced staff, childcare students and give support and advice to parents.
- Day to day safety and security of the nursery including opening and closing of the premises dealing with telephone calls, and visitors.
- Administrate medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and documentation procedure is followed. Taking the necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a senior member of staff to decide at which point a parent should be contacted.
- Communicate through an annual parents evening and daily basis to parents and staff, about the childrens welfare, development and health and social care.
- As a childs key person ensure effective communication links with team members and other professionals for example Area Senco, Health Visitor, Child Protection Nurse, Therapist, and Educational Specialist.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001564
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
- English GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Level 3 in Childcare Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2
Experience
- Post qualifying work experience with under 5’s
- Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system
Knowledge and Awareness
- Knowledge of the Ofsted’s Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of the Prevent Duty
- Awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations relating to a childcare environment
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
- English GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Level 3 in Childcare Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2
Experience
- Post qualifying work experience with under 5’s
- Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system
Knowledge and Awareness
- Knowledge of the Ofsted’s Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of the Prevent Duty
- Awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations relating to a childcare environment
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).
Qualifications
Essential
- Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).
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
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Nursery Manager
Sarah Hendley
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001564
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
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