Early Years Assistant Practitioner

 

Department

York Commercial Ltd

Salary

£25,510.17 per year, reduced pro-rata for part time working

Grade

Not applicable

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Part-time

Based at

University of York campus

Posted Date

13/03/2026

Apply by

22/03/2026

Job Reference

14869

Documents

• Job Description 14869.pdf
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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 minimum Level 2 or above 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 (1pm - 6pm). The salary for this role is £13.22 per hour

Why 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 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.

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