Nursery Assistant Location: York, North Yorkshire Start Date: January 2025 Salary: £83 – £100 per day Contract Type: Full-Time GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently looking to appoint a qualified Nursery Assistant for a Client Primary School located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in January 2025. Nursery Assistant Requirements: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent. Additional training in Special Educational Needs is highly desirable. Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting Be knowledgeable of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, principles, and practice. Experience or understanding of behaviours of children with special needs. Nursery Assistant Responsibilities: Work with the class teacher to support early years children within a special educational needs school. Assist in the delivery of play-based learning activities. Support children on a 1:1 and small group basis. Use sensory resources and approaches to support learning. Monitor and promote children’s physical and emotional well-being. Maintain accurate records of children’s progress. Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding children’s progress and needs. Hold a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. If you would like to apply for the position of Nursery Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Daniel Molkenthin at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.