Job Description
Early Years Jobs Wakefield | Castleford & Pontefract | £13.50ph
Wakefield Practitioners: Professional respect meets premium pay. Are you the kind of person who can make "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" sound like a Hollywood blockbuster? We are recruiting across the 5 Towns for practitioners who love the community feel of local nurseries and want a career that actually fits around their life.
The Impact of the Role:
You will be the reliable support that Wakefield’s busiest nurseries rely on. Whether you’re in a high-energy city setting or a village preschool in Horbury, you will implement the EYFS through hands-on play. Your day involves everything from phonics and messy play to supporting mealtime routines and ensuring a high standard of care. You are the professional that permanent teams rely on to keep the "storytime" magic alive.
Requirements
The Qualification Bar:
* Qualified Tiers: Must hold a Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Early Years. Early Years is a specialist field; Health & Social Care or TA qualifications are not accepted for qualified rates.
* Unqualified Tier: Staff with significant nursery experience but other qualifications are encouraged to apply as Unqualified Assistants.
* The 2025 Standard: A Full PFA certificate is mandatory for ratio compliance. If you haven't sat the course, you must be willing to complete this immediately.
Benefits
Why Work For Us?
* Community Focused: We value our staff as professionals, providing the highest agency rates in Wakefield.
* No Unpaid Admin: Show up, support the children, and leave the paperwork to the permanent team.
* Work/Life Balance: Total control over your diary. Great for parents or students!
Requirements
Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYFS and a proactive "can-do" attitude. Ethics: A passion for inclusive practice and high standards of cleanliness.