Early Years Assistant Practitioner - Pre-School - York Campus Nursery

York Campus Nursery is looking for an Early Years Assistant Practitioner to join its pre-school team.

The role requires relevant experience of working with children aged 0-5 years to plan and carry out activities that support children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You will work as part of a team to uphold the nursery's core principles of quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

About the Role:

Position: Early Years Assistant Practitioner - Pre-School

Responsibilities:

• Caring for children aged 0-5 years.
• Planning and carrying out activities to support children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
• Working as part of a team to maintain a high-quality, stimulating learning environment.
• Providing a wide range of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Supporting the nursery's core principles of quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• A publicly recognised Level 2 or above qualification in childcare.

• Childcare provider / Organisation: York Campus Nursery

• Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1.00pm to 6.00pm

• Rate of pay: £13.86 per hour

• Setting Address:

  York Campus Nursery, Lakeside Way, Heslington, York, YO10 5AG

If you're interested in applying, contact Ruth Mellard by email: [email protected] or telephone: 01904 323737 for more information.

For more information, visit the York Campus Nursery vacancies page.

This application closes 6 November 2026.