Childcare PractitionerNHS

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Wakefield, WF1 4DG Permanent £25,760 to £27,476

Posted 5 August 2026 Closing date 21 August 2026

Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station (1 mile away) Wakefield Bus Station (0.6 miles away)

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.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Job description

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.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. 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.

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