Early Years Assistant Practitioner

Role Description

In January 2024, York Campus Nursery relocated to Heslington East Campus on the University of York into new purpose built premises.

The nursery provision will cater for up to 30 children under two years, a toddler room and a dedicated pre-school, in all capacity to provide places for up to 94 children

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.

Key responsibilities and duties also include working as directed by the Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader within the general framework and to assist with assessments of children and contribute to learning journals. As part of the team you will assist in the provision of a warm, safe stimulating environment for the children within the Nursery’s care.

A publicly recognised childcare qualification at Level 2 or above is required.

We have a variety of contracted hours available for this role:

• Baby unit: Thursday and Friday 12.30pm until 6pm (11 hours per week)
• Toddlers: Monday to Friday 12noon until 6 pm (30 hours per week)

The salary offered is £12.89 per hour.

Benefits of working for YCL:

• Generous annual leave of 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and including two weeks off at Christmas.
• Free training and attendance paid
• Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Affordable on-site parking
• Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre
• 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
• Discount scheme with local restaurants, retail and tradesmen
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
• Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants and attractions
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
• Uniform provided where required
• DBS application cost covered

To find out more about York Campus Nursery please visit the York Campus Nursery website.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis therefore, suitable candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview whilst this vacancy is live. 

Candidates will be asked to inform us of their availability for an interview and this can be held by Zoom (video conferencing) or face to face, depending on preference.

If a suitable candidate is found, this position may close at any time. 

York Campus Nursery is part of York Commercial Ltd (YCL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the University of York. YCL is a Real Living Wage Employer that currently has over 300 employees across a range of commercially focused sections. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD and the Directors of YCL are appointed by the Council of the University of York. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.

Condition of employment

This 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