Early Years Assistant Practitioner - York Campus Nursery

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.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant Practitioner for those wishing to join the team caring for children aged 0-5 years old. This post is to work in the toddler room. You will step into a fun, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a direct and vital impact on children's development.

Role and Responsibilities

The post of Early Years Assistant Practitioner requires relevant experience of working with the 0-5 age range so that you are able to plan and carry out activities to support children's development socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and as part of a team to uphold the Nursery's core principles: quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Early Years Assistant Practitioner
• York Campus Nursery
• 45 per week (08:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri) although a job share may be considered
• £13.65 per hour

Address:

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

Website: https://yorkcampusnursery.co.uk/team/vacancies/

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

This application closes 3 August 2026.