Nursery Teaching Assistant in Wakefield

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