Early Years Practitioner

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">arly Years Practitioner – Babyzone Everyday Maths & Nest</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">A rewarding, part-time educator role, ideal for early years or primary practitioners who are passionate about supporting families to build confidence in everyday maths, managing big feelings and the everyday moments in between.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">About Babyzone</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">At Babyzone, we believe that every child deserves the strongest possible start in life, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our community-driven hubs provide warm, inclusive spaces where families feel welcomed, supported and confident.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This role delivers two of Babyzone's practical, research-informed sessions for parents and children aged 0–5:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Everyday Maths helps parents and children build early mathematical understanding through play, interaction and daily routines, so families feel confident using maths naturally at home and in everyday life.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Nest helps parents and children build social and emotional skills through play, connection and shared routines, so families feel more confident handling tantrums, staying calm under stress and building connection with their child.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Why This Role is Perfect for You</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Are you an experienced early years or primary educator who enjoys working directly with families? Are you confident leading small groups and passionate about learning through play and relationship?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This role is particularly suited to practitioners seeking flexible, part-time work alongside other roles or commitments. It offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver two high-quality, curriculum-based programmes, bringing variety to each delivery day, while being part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Opportunity</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">As an Early Years Practitioner, you will deliver both the Everyday Maths and Nest curricula at Babyzone [Hub] each week. On each delivery day you will lead up to five sessions: two to three Everyday Maths sessions and two to three Nest sessions. You will play a vital role in creating a warm, engaging and safe learning environment where parents, carers and children learn together, with the carer-child relationship at the centre of every session.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Deliver the Everyday Maths and Nest curricula with fidelity, ensuring sessions follow each programme's intended structure, learning goals and ethos</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Model age-appropriate mathematical play and interactions in Everyday Maths sessions, building families' confidence to use maths in daily life</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Lead the fixed ritual elements of Nest sessions, such as the Hello Song, Feelings Map check-in and Goodbye Song, which give children a predictable and regulating structure across the programme</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Model calm, regulated adult presence, understanding that children borrow calm from the adults around them</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Make small, appropriate adjustments to delivery in response to the needs of local families while preserving core content</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Prepare thoroughly for each session, including completing the required online pre-delivery modules for both programmes on the Babyzone learning platform</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Create a warm, inclusive and supportive atmosphere where all families feel encouraged to participate, without ever requiring participation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Manage group dynamics to maintain a calm, positive and engaging session environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Prioritise safeguarding, safety and wellbeing at all times, in line with Babyzone expectations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Work collaboratively with the Hub Manager and wider Babyzone team to support smooth hub delivery and continuous improvement</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support the set-up and breakdown of the Babyzone space, including moving between Everyday Maths and Nest resources during the day, and be available during hub hours (8:30am–3:00pm) on delivery days</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Maintain accurate attendance and session records, delivering up to five sessions per day with a maximum of ten families per Everyday Maths session and twelve families per Nest session</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You'll Need</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We're looking for someone who:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Has professional teaching experience with nursery, pre-primary or primary-aged children</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Has a strong understanding of early childhood development, learning through play, and social and emotional learning</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Is confident building trust and rapport with families from diverse backgrounds</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Communicates clearly and confidently with both adults and children</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Is reliable, organised and comfortable delivering two structured, curriculum-based programmes in the same day</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Has a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to safe practice</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Personal Attributes</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You will be someone who:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Is deeply aligned with Babyzone's mission, values and way of working</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Brings warmth, kindness and respect to their work with families</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Is enthusiastic about early maths and children's emotional development, and passionate about supporting families' confidence</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to developing their practice</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Is dependable and excited to contribute to a positive Babyzone community setting</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role Details</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Location: Babyzone Grimsby, Horizon Youth Zone, Garth Lane, Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1RP</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Hours: 8:30am–3:00pm on delivery days (Fridays, term time only)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Contract: Part-time, self-employed (professional indemnity and public liability insurance required)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Pay: £200 per delivery day</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Start Date: 6</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-fontsize="12">th</span></span><span data-contrast="none"> November 2026</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Reports to: Hub Manager / Programme Lead</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What We Offer</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Full training on the Everyday Maths and Nest curricula and the Babyzone ethos</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A supportive team environment with ongoing coaching and guidance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Flexible, part-time work that fits around other commitments</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families' early learning and emotional development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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