Nurturing Early Years Educator
Based in: Bradford (BD1 — happy to travel across Yorkshire and surrounding 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
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Strong Childcare & Educational Foundation: Brings extensive teaching and classroom experience from early childhood development settings, combined with current university-level study in family and child support.
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Healthcare & Welfare Background: Combines early years education with practical healthcare experience, bringing heightened awareness to infection control, health observation, and child nutrition.
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Kind, Patient & Nurturing: Naturally patient and caring, taking a calm, attentive approach that puts young children at ease and encourages confidence.
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Active & Creative Play: Loves engaging children through outdoor play, group singing, interactive storytelling, and creative drawing to support physical coordination and expressive skills.
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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.
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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.
Caring & Experienced Early Years Assistant
Based in: Dewsbury Area (Covers Dewsbury, Batley, Birstall, and surrounding West Yorkshire areas)
Qualifications: Early Years Skills Boot Camp Certified | Paediatric First Aid (PFA) Certified | Safeguarding Children Certified | Food Hygiene Certified | Clear Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
Why They’ll Be a Great Fit for Your Nursery
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Hands-On Multi-Room Experience: Brings steady, practical experience across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms across multiple nursery settings.
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Patient & Nurturing Approach: Naturally kind, polite, and patient, taking a calm and reassuring approach that helps young children feel settled and secure.
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Creative & Engaging Activities: Loves getting involved in both outdoor play and indoor creative tasks, including baking, drawing, crafting, and seasonal group projects.
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Safety & Hazard Awareness: Mindful of daily room safety—diligent in checking for wet floors, safely storing cleaning products, and maintaining secure environments.
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Safeguarding Conscious: Confident identifying changes in children's emotional or physical well-being and understands the correct procedures for reporting concerns straight to the DSL.
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Proactive Team Player: Drives herself to support room staff, getting down on the floor to play and comfort children, assisting at mealtimes, and helping keep nursery spaces clean and tidy.
Looking For: Full-time or flexible daily placements (car driver with local access). Ideal candidate for Nursery Assistant, Room Support, or Lunchtime Supervisor roles.
Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Based in: Bradford (BD5 — covers Bradford and surrounding West Yorkshire areas)
Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years Educator Certified | Level 2 in Childcare and Education | Level 3 Safeguarding | Enhanced DBS on update service
Why They’ll Be a Great Fit for Your Nursery
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Qualified & Well-Rounded Experience: Holds a full Level 3 qualification in early childhood education with hands-on experience spanning baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms, as well as school classroom environments.
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Key Person & Room Leadership Skills: Experienced in carrying out developmental observations, tracking learning goals against the EYFS framework, and supporting daily room routines.
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Early Literacy & Musical Focus: Passionate about group singing, nursery rhymes, action songs, and storytelling to boost communication, expressive arts, and early literacy skills.
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High-Energy & "Can-Do" Attitude: Energetic, collaborative, and adaptable team player who readily engages children on their level and takes a proactive approach to room duties.
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Safety & Welfare Conscious: Thoroughly understands nursery policies and procedures, daily room risk management, and the proper internal escalation channels for safeguarding concerns.
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Hands-On & Attentive: Confident with personal care routines, mealtimes, keeping learning spaces clean and tidy, and offering warm, comforting reassurance to help children thrive.
Looking For: Regular flexible or permanent roles (approx. 30 hours per week). Ideal candidate for Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, Key Person, or Early Years Room Educator positions.
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 Emma at emma.pink@nexter.co.uk