Early Years Assistant

We are recruiting for an Early Years Assistant to work in a First School based in Wychbold. This Early Years Assistant role will involve working within the school's preschool room, providing general support to children and helping to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.

The school is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Early Years Assistant who can confidently support young children's learning and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years team to support play‑led learning, helping children to develop their confidence, independence, communication, and early learning skills. The role will also involve supporting outdoor play and learning activities.

This role is full‑time and will start as soon as possible on a long‑term basis until July 2027. The working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

• Have experience working with children within an Early Years, nursery, preschool, or First School setting.
• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Be confident supporting play‑led learning and child‑initiated activities.
• Have experience supporting children's learning, development, and behaviour.
• Be confident supporting both indoor and outdoor learning and play.
• Be caring, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Be able to work effectively as part of an Early Years team and follow the direction of the class teacher or room leader.
• Have a DBS registered on the Update Service or one that was issued within the last 12 months.
• Be able to provide a minimum of two excellent references.
• Have recent UK school or Early Years‑based experience.

• Competitive salary of up to £100 per day, depending on experience.
• Pension contributions.
• Holiday pay – 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse awareness.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your own dedicated consultant.

This school is based in Wychbold and is accessible by public transport from surrounding areas.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.