Level 1 Early Years Support Workers

Vacancy Summary

Level 1 Early Years Support Workers

Salary: Band 3, SCP 4 (£13.05 per hour)

Post 1: From 1^st January 2027

34 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-4.00pm and Wednesday 8.30am-4.15pm (45 minutes lunch each day)

Post 2: From 1^st March 2027

17.75 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12.30pm- 4.00pm and Wednesday 12.30pm-4.15pm

Vacancy Information

Strong Close Nursery School

“Leaders, including those responsible for governance, are unwavering in their commitment to continuous improvement. All decisions are guided by what will best serve the children and their families, reflecting a culture of care, integrity and high ambition.” Ofsted Outstanding In All Areas June 2025

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing 2-5-year-old early years inclusive provision. At Strong Close Nursery School, we provide care and education for children, with a highly experienced staff team, as well as a designated Specialist Early Years Resourced Provision.

The right candidate will:

• Help and support the children ensuring their safety, and that they have every opportunity to take full advantage of the learning opportunities provided in the school/centre.  

• Ensure that their personal, social, physical, health and welfare needs are met.

• Establish good relationships with the children and their families and act as a role model in responding to their needs in an appropriate manner.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children and their families

• Help the children and their families to build good relationships and take advantage of the opportunities available in the school.

• Help the children to develop independence and interdependence as appropriate.

• Have competent IT skills                                                           

Please specify on your application which post/s you will be applying for

Deadline for applications: Friday 20^th November 2026

Interviews: Monday 30^th December 2026

Strong Close Nursery School, Airedale Road, Keighley, BD21 4LW. Tel: 01535 605272

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant must have suitable references and a clear Enhanced DBS check before commencing any work. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required. Please note: CVs are not accepted for these posts.   

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