Early Years Assistant (Level 3)

Early Years Assistant (Level 3)

Contract Type: Part-Time, Temporary
Location: Brockenhurst
Pay: £70 to £110 dependent on experience*
Start Date: May ‘25 to July ‘26 (potential to be made permanent for the right candidate)

What’s the job?
We’re looking for a passionate and caring Early Years Assistant (Level 3) to join a dedicated early years team. You’ll work closely with our nursery staff to create a warm, engaging, and enriching environment.

About the school?
A welcoming and inclusive nursery where children are supported to grow into resilient, independent learners within a caring and inclusive community.

Who are Supply Desk?
We’re an education recruitment consultancy that builds long-term, personal relationships with schools across England and Wales and aim to match their staffing needs with the best available candidates. We’re committed to our mission of placing the right teacher, in the right school, for every job.

Why use Supply Desk?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A supportive team of experienced consultants to guide you throughout your placements
• Flexible working hours tailored to your needs
• ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards programme, offering up to £150 collectively for each successful referral
• 24/7 Unlimited access to CPD courses, expanding and enhancing your career journey

Who are you?

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential).
• Experience of working in an early years setting, particularly with 3–5 year olds.
• A genuine love for working with young children and supporting their development.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach, with a good sense of humour.
• A clear understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning and development through purposeful play, exploration, and adult-led activities.
• Encourage social skills, independence, and confidence in young learners.
• Help to establish clear routines that create a calm and supportive environment.
• Plan and deliver activities that promote the EYFS curriculum, in collaboration with the nursery lead.
• Observe, record, and contribute to the assessment of children's progress.
• Support children with additional needs where required.

Apply now and start the next stage of your exciting journey! If you have any questions, call our Southampton branch on (phone number removed) and we’ll be happy to help.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.