At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children's activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a welcoming team dedicated to high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, generous pension, and supportive colleagues.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; perfect for students looking to gain experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in nursery settings and relevant Level 3 qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
Early Years Assistants – Permanent, Term Time Only
Salary & Hours:
- Full‑time: 32.5 hours/week (5 days, 8:30‑3:30) – actual salary £18,629.54 – £18,921.80
- Part‑time: 19.5 hours/week (3 days, 8:30‑3:30) – actual salary £11,177.72 – £11,353.08
- Short‑term: 6.5 hours/week (1 day, 8:30‑3:30) – actual salary £3,725.91 – £3,784.36
Start date: 3 September 2026. Three posts available. You may apply for any one or a combination of the above hour blocks.
We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Assistants who will work in partnership with staff, parents, carers and children to provide high‑quality care and education for children aged 2‑4.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise children’s activities in both indoor and outdoor areas, maintaining a safe environment at all times.
- Promote the development, welfare and potential of all children, adopting a flexible, professional approach.
- Ensure safeguarding of all children, visitors and staff.
- Support children’s personal, social, moral and educational development within a stable, caring and supportive environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Food hygiene qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- First aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Experience working in a nursery setting.
- Relevant Level 3 qualification (NVQ, HND, BTEC in Early Years).
- Knowledge of SFEYFS and Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Understanding of child development and how to encourage learning.
- Willingness to attend courses to improve knowledge and skills.
- Team worker who is caring, compassionate and a reflective practitioner.
- Commitment to excellent standards, flexibility and patience.
Benefits
- Welcoming and supportive working environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive colleagues and a supportive setting for children.
- Bath & Wells MAT benefits: generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits, supportive working environment.
Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and all relevant pre‑employment checks.
Early Years Assistant in Taunton employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Bath & Wells MAT is an exceptional employer, offering a welcoming and supportive working environment for Early Years Assistants. With a strong commitment to professional development, generous benefits including a pension scheme and enhanced parental leave, and a focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, this role provides meaningful opportunities for growth and collaboration with dedicated colleagues in a nurturing setting.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
