Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Yeovil (BA20 2PG) invites applications for an Early Years Assistant to support children's growth and learning in the afternoon schedule (Mon-Fri, 1pm-6pm). The role focuses on providing caring, high-quality early education and safeguarding.

You will work with colleagues, parents, and carers, delivering EYFS-aligned activities, building trusting relationships, and contributing to a warm, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate professionally with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy nursery setting.
• Knowledge of early years frameworks and safeguarding requirements.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality early years education and care.
• Implement EYFS principles to support child development and learning.
• Attend to the daily needs of children with compassion and professionalism.
• Deliver engaging activities that promote holistic development.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers.
• Uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards in all activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Job description

Application Deadline Sunday, November 1, 2026 Location Yeovil, BA20 2PG Salary £12.71 per hour Positions Available 1 Hours per week 25 hours per week - Mon to Fri, 1pm to 6pm Job Summary

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our Yeovil nursery!

As an Early YearsAssistantyou will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners.

About the role:

As an Early Years Assistant, you will:

• Assist in providing exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

About you:

We're looking for Early Years Assistants who:

• Continually strive to work together to deliver the very best care and education for our children
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Is reflective and committed to professional growth

We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there…these include:

• Hourly rate up to £12.71 per hour
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Access to digital GP 24/7with on-demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

*Subject to eligibility criteria

**up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedownor if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, anadditionalfour days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.