Early Years Assistant Practitioner - Pre -School

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 24,797,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Free training

Wellbeing support

Discounts at campus outlets

On-site parking

Job summary

University of York's York Campus Nursery is seeking an Early Years Assistant Practitioner to join the toddler room, supporting 0-5 development in EYFS. The role runs 25 hours per week (1pm-6pm) with a pay rate of £13.86 per hour in a modern, purpose-built setting on Kimberlow Lane, Heslington.

You will work as part of a small team, deliver a stimulating range of activities, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with 0-5 age range.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Publicly recognised Level 2+ childcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and a stimulating EYFS-based learning environment.
• Plan and carry out activities to support development.
• Work as part of a team to uphold nursery principles.

Skills

Experience with 0-5 age range

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

York Campus Nursery Overview

Join York Campus Nursery, a setting committed to fostering a safe, happy, and multicultural environment for children aged three months to school age. We nurture and encourage every child's diversity and potential, providing a secure, caring, and stimulating place for them to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our modern, purpose-built premises on Kimberlow Lane, Heslington, provide care for up to 94 children across dedicated rooms for infants, toddlers, and pre school.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant Practitioner for those wishing to join the team caring for children aged 0-5 years old. This post is to work in the toddler room. You will step into a fun, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a direct and vital impact on children's development.

Role and Responsibilities

The post of Early Years Assistant Practitioner requires relevant experience of working with the 0-5 age range so that you are able to plan and carry out activities to support children's development socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and as part of a team to uphold the Nursery's core principles: quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Caring for children and as part of a team maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment that offers a wide range of activities in line with EYFS.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working with the 0-5 age range
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• A publicly recognised level 2 or above qualification in childcare.

Role Details

• The hours of work are 25 per week (1pm - 6pm)
• The salary for this role is £13.86 per hour

Benefits of Working for YCL

• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and two weeks off at Christmas.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay, and workplace pension schemes.
• Professional Development: Free training, with attendance paid.
• Wellbeing & Discounts: Free and confidential 24/7 wellbeing support, concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre, and discounts at campus outlets, local/national retailers, and attractions.
• Work Perks: Affordable on-site parking, DBS application cost covered, and salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work and campus nursery).

York Commercial Limited (YCL), is a subsidiary that is wholly owned by University of York, and it manages the Catering outlets, conferences, Sports Centre and Village, Marketing, Design and Print Shop, Retail including on-campus Nisa and Gifts Shop in addition to Campus Nursery and York Science Park. YCL is known for its friendly environment, encouraging diversity and inclusion at workplace and for being a sustainable business.