Nurturing Early Years Assistant

 

Based in: Bradford (BD1 — happy to travel across Bradford, Leeds, and surrounding West Yorkshire areas)

Qualifications: Early Childhood Development & Education Certified | Currently Studying BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People & Families (University of Bradford) | Healthcare & Community Care Certified | Police Clearance & Clear Enhanced DBS

Why They’ll Be a Great Fit for Your Nursery

  • Strong Childcare & Educational Foundation: Brings extensive teaching and classroom experience from early childhood development settings, combined with university-level study in family and child support.

  • Healthcare & Welfare Background: Combines early years education with practical healthcare experience, bringing heightened awareness to infection control, health observation, and child nutrition.

  • Kind, Patient & Nurturing: Naturally patient and caring, taking a calm, attentive approach that puts young children at ease and encourages confidence.

  • Active & Creative Play: Loves engaging children through outdoor play, group singing, interactive storytelling, and creative drawing to support physical coordination and expressive skills.

  • Safety & Safeguarding Mindset: Attentive to room safety, allergy awareness, and safe mealtime routines. Well-versed in recognizing changes in child well-being and reporting safeguarding concerns through official internal procedures.

  • Reliable Team Player: Known for exceptional punctuality and initiative—quick to get down on the floor with children, support room colleagues, and keep nursery areas clean and tidy.

Looking For: Regular flexible placements or part-time roles around university modules. Ideal candidate for Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, or Room Support positions.

Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner (PFA Certified)

 

Based in: West Yorkshire (Covers Leeds, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, and surrounding areas)

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years Qualified | Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Certified | Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Trained | Clear Enhanced DBS

Why They’ll Be a Great Fit for Your Nursery

  • Fully Qualified Practitioner (Counts in Ratio): Level 3 qualified with an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certificate, bringing a strong developmental foundation and full versatility across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms.

  • Inclusive Activity Planning: Skilled in tailoring EYFS learning goals and seasonal activities to diverse abilities, ensuring every child receives the right accommodation to participate and thrive.

  • Comprehensive Care & Routine Support: Confident with all daily room responsibilities, including nappy changing, mealtime feeding, kitchen support, and providing warm reassurance to unsettled children.

  • Proactive Safety & Risk Assessment: Thoroughly checks play spaces and resources before indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring safe ratios and a secure environment at all times.

  • Safeguarding Vigilance: Highly knowledgeable in identifying physical, emotional, and neglect-related welfare signs, with a firm commitment to strict confidentiality and prompt internal escalation to nursery leadership.

  • Reliable & Punctual Professional: Values excellent attendance and clear communication. Arrives ready to introduce herself with a smile, liaise with room leaders, and proactively take on duties.

Looking For: Flexible daily cover, regular supply shifts across all room age ranges. Ideal candidate for Level 3 Nursery Practitioner or Room Lead Support positions.

Early Years Practitioner & Outdoor Learning Enthusiast (PFA Certified)

 

Based in: West Yorkshire (Available across local nurseries and surrounding areas)

Qualifications: Early Years Framework Trained | Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Certified | Enhanced DBS

Why They’ll Be a Great Fit for Your Nursery

  • Forest School & Outdoor Learning Advocate: Passionate about outdoor play and natural exploration. Loves setting up mini assault courses, mud painting, water play, and tactile activities that nurture children's physical coordination, confidence, and independence.

  • Active, Ground-Level Engagement: Naturally enthusiastic and interactive. Gets straight down to the children's level to talk, read stories, lead circle time, and build warm, positive bonds.

  • Daily Risk & Safety Management: Proactive with ongoing room safety and dynamic risk assessments—diligent about keeping floors clear of trip hazards, checking play areas, and maintaining safe ratios.

  • Attentive Safeguarding Focus: Well-versed in recognizing welfare red flags, including indicators of physical harm and signs of neglect. Understands the importance of accurate documentation (recording time and date) and direct, confidential escalation to room leadership.

  • Supportive & Hardworking Team Player: Committed to making the day run smoothly for the permanent team. Arrives ready to introduce herself with a smile, check daily routines, emergency exits, and room policies, and takes initiative with snack prep, tidying, and hygiene.

Looking For: Flexible daily cover and  short-term bookings across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms. Ideal candidate for Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, or Outdoor Learning / Room Support roles

Interested in any of the above candidates or have another permananent role that needs fulfilling?


To request support, a CV or to arrange an interview with one of our candidates, contact yorkshire@nexter.co.uk