Early Years Assistant

Department
York Commercial LtdSalary£25,510.17GradeNot applicableContract statusOpenHours of workPart-timeBased atUniversity of York campusPosted Date20/11/2025Apply by04/12/2025Job Reference14575Documents

• Early Years Assistant Practitioner 14575.pdf (PDF, 299.68kb)
  

Role Description
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant for those wishing to join the team caring for children aged 0-5 years old. This post is to work in the toddler room. York Campus Nursery accepts children of University staff, students and the public.The post of Early Years Assistant requires a Level 2 qualification in childcare and relevant experience of working with the 0-5 age range is essential. In addition, we are looking for the ability to work sympathetically with children, parents, colleagues and an awareness of equal opportunity issues.The hours of work are 25 per week (13:00 - 18:00 Mon-Fri) and the salary for this role is £13.22 per hourClosing date: 4 December 2025Why Should You Apply?

• We offer 38 annual leave days, includes the public and bank holidays
• A car parking on premises is available and subject to competitive monthly fees
• We provide 10% discount at on-campus Nisa retail shops (T&Cs apply)
• We offer discounted postage services (National and International)
• We provide concession rates to use York winning sports facilities, York Sports Village and York Sports Centre
• We offer Competitive rates at Campus Nursery and Cycle to Work Schemes
• We offer discounted rates on local retailers and services that are exclusive to YCL
  

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.
Condition of employmentThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, 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 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