Nursery Assistant (Supply) – Wakefield
Milk Education | Early Years | Flexible Supply Work
📍 Location: Wakefield & surrounding areas
🕒 Contract: Flexible supply / temp
💼 Start: ASAP
About the Role
Milk Education is seeking passionate Nursery Assistants to support Early Years settings across Wakefield on a flexible supply basis. If you’re nurturing, reliable, and love helping young children learn and grow, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
• Support qualified EY staff in delivering high-quality Early Years provision
• Assist with daily routines: personal care, play, meals, supervision
• Deliver engaging, development-focused activities aligned to the EYFS Framework
• Help create safe, inclusive, stimulating learning environments
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, staff and parents
Essential Requirements – EYFS Framework (Updated Requirements)
To be eligible to work in nursery settings, you must meet the following:
✅ Full & Relevant Early Years Qualification
Level 2, 3 or 6 approved on the DfE Early Years Qualification List.
✅ Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
If your Level 2 or Level 3 qualification was awarded on/after 30 June 2016, you must hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (or obtain one within 3 months).
PFA must be renewed every 3 years.
✅ English Requirement for Level 3
A recognised Level 2 English qualification is required to count in Level 3 ratios.
Additional Essentials
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Strong commitment to safeguarding
What We Offer
• Flexible work that suits your lifestyle
• Competitive daily rates
• A supportive consultant who genuinely cares
• CPD & training opportunities (EYFS updates, safeguarding, SEN, behaviour)
• Fantastic nursery partnerships across Wakefield
