Job Description

Early Years Assistant

Location:

Liverpool City Region

Job Types:

Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Work Location:

In person

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic

Early Years Assistants

to join our partner nurseries and early years settings across the Liverpool City Region.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support young children's learning, wellbeing, and development while gaining valuable skills, experience, and recognised qualifications. You'll play a vital part in helping children learn through play, creativity, and exploration in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support practitioners in delivering engaging, inclusive early years activities Encourage children's development through play, communication, and positive interaction Assist with planning and delivering creative and curriculum-based learning experiences Promote safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing at all times Support children with additional needs (SEND), under the guidance of senior staff Help maintain a caring, safe, and stimulating environment Observe and record children's progress and contribute to their learning journey Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality care and education

Skills and Knowledge You'll Develop

During your time in this role, you'll build essential knowledge in:

EYFS Principles, Safeguarding & Professional Conduct Child Development, SEND Awareness & Equality Language-Rich Environments & Working with Parents Health, Safety, Wellbeing & Practitioner Resilience Play, Creativity & Curriculum Planning Behaviour Management, Digital Tools & Placement Induction Outdoor Learning & Reflective Practice Paediatric First Aid & Career Planning

Qualifications and Progression

As part of this role, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable, nationally recognised qualifications, including:

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (Ofsted/EYFS requirement) Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
You'll also have a direct progression route to an Accelerated Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, allowing you to fast-track your development by up to 3 months and move quickly into a higher-level role.

Join us and make a real difference in the lives of young children. Apply today to begin your journey in Early Years education.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 98.00 per day

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person