Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Early

Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

2 Year old

room

First Steps

Nursery- Cross Gates Primary School

Maternity

Cover- Full Time to start 1st September 2026.

32.5hrs

(Term time only) Usual working day

8:30am-3:30pm

Grade: B1

Cross Gates Primary School is a

welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds. We

pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child

and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused

approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically,

socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and

continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love

to learn and grow.

Join

Our Team and Make a Difference from the Start of a Child’s Journey

Cross Gates Primary School is seeking

a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team, working

within our two year olds nursery setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to

contribute to the early development and well-being of our youngest pupils under

the direction of the Early Years Lead responsible for Early Years and the

Headteacher.

Key

Responsibilities

Deliver

high-quality care and education to children aged two years, supporting their

early development and learning needs through high quality interactions and

child led play. Plan

and implement stimulating, age-appropriate activities that promote curiosity,

communication, and social skills. Work

collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to ensure

holistic support for every child. Maintain

a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that reflects the school’s family

ethos. Observe,

record, and assess children’s progress to inform planning. Record your observations as part of our online learning journal for

parents.

If you have minimum Level 2 qualification with experience of working with young children in

a child care setting,

passionate about early years education and want to support children at the very

start of their learning journey within a caring and dynamic school, we would

love to hear from you.