Nursery Early Years Assistant (UQ) - Harrogate

Partou Childcare; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a full-time Nursery Early Years Assistant to support children's learning and development. The role involves providing exceptional care, maintaining a safe environment, and fostering partnerships with families. Ideal candidates will have strong EYFS knowledge and a passion for early years education. The position offers competitive salary, extensive training, and generous benefits including a childcare discount and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Access to high-quality professional training and development

60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave – 23 days plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Responsibilities

• Engage children in stimulating activities to support their learning.
• Provide exceptional care and compassion towards children.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong EYFS knowledge

Passion for early years education

Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Job description

Nursery Early Years Assistant (UQ) – Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Harrogate, North Yorkshire | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £19,126

About The Role

Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking an unqualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 30 hours per week role of Nursery Early Years Assistant. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays!
• Your birthday off – to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) – a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.