Early Years Support Assistant

Job Title: Level 2 / Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Location: Pontefract
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, 4 days per week
Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

Love working with little learners? This one’s a good’un. ✨

We’re working with a lovely independent nursery in Pontefract that’s on the lookout for a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their team as soon as possible.

This isn’t just any nursery. It’s the kind of place where children are genuinely known, staff support each other, and no two days feel the same (in the best way).

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children to learn and grow
• Supporting early development through play-based learning
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, and your team
• Helping little personalities shine, whether that’s through messy play, story time, or outdoor adventures
• Keeping on top of observations and development tracking (nothing scary, just part of the rhythm!)

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• A caring, patient approach (you’ll need it, tiny humans keep you on your toes!)
• Someone who brings energy, ideas, and a genuine love for early years
• Team player vibes, this nursery is big on supporting each other

What’s in it for you:

• A 4-day working week (hello, extra day for yourself )
• Supportive, friendly nursery team
• A setting where you’re valued, not just another pair of hands
• The chance to make a real difference at the very start of a child’s journey

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Your own dedicated consultant, we’ve got your back
• Opportunities across nurseries, schools, and SEND settings
• Easy, streamlined registration
• Refer a friend scheme, earn rewards along the way

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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