Early Years Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Wakefield, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £12.68 - £14.00 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EYA25_1753866009 |
| Job Views | 41 |
- Description
Early Years Assistant - Central Wakefield | Full-Time & Part-Time | Immediate Start Available!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Do you have experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting? Whether you're qualified or have hands-on experience, we want to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting Early Years Assistants to join our growing team and support a variety of high-quality nurseries across Central Wakefield. You'll play a vital role in providing nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environments that help children learn, grow, and thrive.
What We're Looking For:
Qualified Early Years Practitioners (Level 2 or Level 3) OR
Unqualified Early Years Assistants with relevant childcare experience
A genuine passion for working with children aged 0-5
Ability to adapt and support different nursery teams and routines
Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
A warm, caring, and professional approach
Key Responsibilities:
Support children's development through play-based learning
Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
Ensure the safeguarding, health, and wellbeing of all children
Help create stimulating learning environments across different nursery settings
Work collaboratively with permanent nursery staff and build positive relationships with children and families
What We Offer:
Opportunities across multiple well-established nurseries in Central Wakefield
Flexible hours - choose part-time or full-time to suit your lifestyle
Variety of experience working across different early years settings
Potential for long-term placements
Weekly pay and ongoing support from a friendly, experienced team
A chance to develop your skills and grow in your Early Years career
Location: Central Wakefield Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time - flexible shifts available Role Type: Temporary, with long-term opportunities Pay: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Whether you're looking to build on your experience, get back into early years work, or find a role with more flexibility - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
