Early Years Assistant

Flourish Education; Evesham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Holiday Pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing support

Dedicated Flourish Education consulant

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a full-time role at a First School in Evesham. The position involves supporting the school's early years provision, promoting a nurturing, inclusive environment and helping children develop communication, social, emotional, and early literacy skills.

The role requires an Early Years qualification and prior experience in early years settings. DBS check (update service) or within 12 months is required; two excellent references are also

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification and experience in early years settings.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and child development.
• Experience supporting communication, social and emotional development.
• DBS on update service or within last 12 months.
• Minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities in early years.
• Provide general support to children throughout the environment.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning space.
• Support personal care, toileting and hygiene where required.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to provide consistent care.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Personal care

DBS check

Education

Relevant Early Years qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to work in a First School based in Evesham. This Early Years Practitioner role will involve supporting the school's early years provision, helping to create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where young children can develop their communication, social, emotional, and early learning skills.

The role will involve providing general early years support, engaging children in play-based learning activities, and supporting children's development through a range of age-appropriate experiences. You will also be required to provide personal care where needed, supporting children's hygiene, comfort, and independence throughout the school day.

This role is full-time, starting in January and continuing until July 2027. The successful candidate must hold a relevant Early Years qualification and have previous experience working within an early years, nursery, pre-school, or primary school setting. The ability to support young children's development, provide personal care sensitively, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment is essential.

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities within the school's early years provision.
• Providing general support to children throughout the early years environment.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages children's learning and development.
• Supporting children with their personal, social, and emotional development.
• Helping children develop their communication and language skills through play-based activities and everyday interactions.
• Supporting children's personal care needs, including toileting, changing, and hygiene routines where required.
• Promoting children's independence with personal care, dressing, and everyday routines in an age-appropriate manner.
• Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour and engagement.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet children's individual needs, abilities, and developmental stages.
• Working on a one-to-one basis and with small groups to support children's participation and progress.
• Helping children develop early literacy, numeracy, physical, and creative skills through play and exploration.
• Encouraging children to develop their confidence, independence, and social interaction skills.
• Working closely with the class teacher and other members of staff to provide consistent care and support.
• Supporting daily classroom routines, transitions, and activities throughout the school day.
• Maintaining children's dignity, privacy, and wellbeing when providing personal care.
• Building positive relationships with children and their families, where appropriate, to support children's wellbeing and development.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the welfare of all children.

To be successful in this Early Years Practitioner role, you will need:

• A relevant Early Years qualification, which is essential for this role.
• Previous experience working within an early years, nursery, pre-school, or primary school setting.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child development.
• Experience supporting young children with their communication, social, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Confidence providing personal care, including toileting and hygiene support, in a sensitive and respectful manner.
• The ability to promote children's independence and support their personal care routines.
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to supporting children's learning and development.
• The ability to adapt activities and approaches to meet individual children's needs.
• A good understanding of positive behaviour management and inclusive early years practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting children's learning, care, and wellbeing.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, child welfare, and promoting a safe learning environment.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as an Early Years Practitioner for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates of £92.56 to £100, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This school is based in Evesham and is accessible from surrounding areas such as Cheltenham, Stroud, Gloucester, and surrounding Worcestershire areas. The area offers access to local amenities and transport links.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.