Early Years Assistant; Early Years Educator qualified

Overview

Early Years Assistant (Grade 4 SCP 3-5). Permanent positions; 35 hours or 32.5 hours (5 days per week) preferable but part time positions may be considered (contact the school to discuss).

• Salary £24,796 - £25,583 pro-rata
• Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days: 39 weeks 195 days
• Working hours for 35 hours per week are 7:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom) and 8:50am to 4:05pm alternative weeks to cover breakfast club every other week
• Working hours for 32.5 hours per week are 8:50am to 4:05pm (promptly in the classroom)
• Working hours for part-time must incorporate either 8:50am start time or 4:05pm finish time

• Actual salary for 35 hours £20,085 - £20,723
• Actual salary for 32.5 hours £18,651 - £19,243

The role will require you to work as a key person and member of a class team delivering the EYFS, in the classroom and our magical outdoor learning environment. You will be working with children aged between 2 and 4 years old, some of whom have additional needs. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for the roles.

You MUST hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent that allows you to work in an Early Years Setting. Please send a copy of your Certificate confirming your Childcare Qualification when submitting your application.

Fluency Duty:
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Visits to the School are welcomed; please call the School to arrange. (noting we are not open 20th July - 3rd September 2026).

Following our short-listing process, successful applicants will be contacted to attend an interview.

Closing date for applications:
9am Thursday 10th September 2026

Interview Date:
Tuesday 15th September 2026

Contract start date:
as soon as possible

Caverstede Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Satisfactory references will need to be obtained and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.