Early Years Assistant Practitioner

University of York - Computer Science; Imphal West District; On-site; INR 2,427,000 - 2,682,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced benefits

Free training

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

York Campus Nursery, a York Campus facility run by York Commercial Limited and affiliated with the University of York, is seeking an Early Years Assistant. The role involves supporting a toddler room environment for children aged 3 to 5 years, delivering stimulating activities aligned with EYFS, and working within a dedicated childcare team.

You will join a setting that emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and a safe, secure environment.

Qualifications

• Publicly recognised Level 2 or above childcare qualification.
• Experience with 0-5 age range essential.
• Ability to work sympathetically with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Awareness of equal opportunity issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader with daily room operations.
• Provide a warm, safe, stimulating environment for 3–5 year olds.
• Support children’s development across EYFS and nursery principles.
• Assist with safeguarding and reporting concerns per policy.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Empathy with children/parents

Equality and inclusion awareness

Education

Level 2+ childcare qualification

Job description

• Job Description 15280.pdf (PDF, 300.49kb)

Department

York Commercial Ltd

Salary

£26,739.97 per year, reduced pro rata

Grade

Not applicable

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Part-time

Based at

University of York campus

Posted Date

26/08/2026

Job Reference

15280

Documents

• Job Description 15280.pdf (PDF, 300.49kb)

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.

Role And Responsibilities

As a key member of our childcare team, the Early Years Assistant is responsible for working within the toddler room providing a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for children aged 3 and 5 years and 11 months.

The role involves supporting children's development socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and the Nursery's core principles: quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting the Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room.
• Caring for children and maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment that offers a wide range of activities in line with EYFS.
• Assisting with the security and safekeeping of the Nursery premises and materials.
• Assisting with assessments of children and contributing to learning journals.
• Being vigilant to protect children from harm and abuse, reporting any concerns immediately in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies.

Essential Requirements

• A publicly recognised Level 2 or above qualification in childcare.
• Relevant experience of working with the 0-5 age range is essential.
• Ability to work sympathetically with children, parents, and colleagues.
• An awareness of equal opportunity issues.

Role Details

• Salary: £13.86 per hour
• Hours of work: 27.5 per week (Monday to Friday).

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 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.

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. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.