Early Years Assistant Practitioner

As an Early Years Assistant Practitioner at York Campus Nursery, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and early education to children. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping to create a safe and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. Your key responsibilities and duties will include working as directed by the Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader within the general framework, assisting with assessments of children, and contributing to learning journals. As part of the team, you will assist in providing a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for the children within the Nursery's care. A publicly recognized childcare qualification at Level 2 or above is required for this role. The available hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 12 noon until 6 pm (30 hours per week) for toddlers, with a salary of 13.04 per hour. Benefits of working for York Commercial Ltd (YCL) include generous annual leave of 38 days, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and two weeks off at Christmas. You will have access to free training with attendance paid, enhanced company and workplace pension schemes, affordable on-site parking, concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre, as well as various discounts at local restaurants, retail outlets, and more. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Suitable candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview while the vacancy is still open. Interviews can be held via Zoom or face to face, depending on the candidate's preference. If a suitable candidate is found, this position may close at any time. York Campus Nursery is a part of York Commercial Ltd (YCL), a subsidiary company of the University of York. YCL is a Real Living Wage Employer with over 300 employees across various commercially focused sections. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment. It is important to note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Therefore, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The University of York strives to be diverse and inclusive, encouraging applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, as they are underrepresented at the University. Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements are available, along with forums and inclusive facilities to support all staff.,