Early Years Assistant Practitioner - Pre -School

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 38 days

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity/Paternity pay

Workplace pension

Free training

Wellbeing support

Campus discounts

On-site parking

DBS cost covered

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The University of York is seeking a motivated Early Years Assistant Practitioner to join the toddler room, caring for children aged 0-5 in a high-quality EYFS environment. You will plan and carry out activities to support development in a team that upholds quality, consistency and inclusive practice.

This role is 25 hours per week, from 1pm to 6pm, with a pay rate of £13.86 per hour. Applicants should have a level 2+ childcare qualification and experience with the 0-5 age range; DBS check is

Qualifications

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

Skills

Experience with 0-5 age range

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2+ childcare qualification

Job description

• 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. 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. 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.

• 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).

• Condition of employment This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

• The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

• York Commercial Limited (YCL), is a subsidiary that is wholly owned by University of York, and it is 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.

• If a suitable candidate is found, this position may close at any time.