Early Years Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Wallington
Contract Type: Temporary – Maternity Cover
Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am-6:30pm
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5, supporting their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This temporary role covers maternity leave and requires enthusiasm, and a passion for working with young children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities based on the EYFS curriculum.
- Promote a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Assist in observing, assessing, and recording children's development, sharing observations with the team and parents where appropriate.
Essential:
- A passion for working in Childcare
- A good understanding of Safeguarding
- A good understanding of the EYFS
This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave, expected to run from October 2025 to November 2026.
Rachel, our Recruitment Lead looks forward to hearing from you. Apply today!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 27 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have a passion for working in childcare?
- This is maternity cover from October 2025- October 2025. Please confirm you can commit
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 06/10/2025
