Early Years Educator

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
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Location: Wingate
Job Description:

Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027 – with the probability of it being renewed annually


Full Time – 37 hours per week – 8am – 4pm (with additional time each week to be utilised at the end of the day, to manage duties and responsibilities – paid)


Whole Time


Required to start as soon as possible.


The position is for a key person to take responsibility for a small group of 2-year-old children – contributing to their journals etc.


The role is also about working together to create beautiful, reflective and provocative environments, indoors and outdoors.


Qualities the school are looking for in a team player are creativity, innovation, positivity, resilience and stamina.


In return, the new employee will receive a great package:



  • The opportunity to work at a highly respected and recognised Nursery School that has recently been inspected by Ofsted as EXCEPTIONAL across all 6 areas

  • Be an employee at a school that holds the Investors in People award at GOLD STANDARD

  • The opportunity to work across 4 school sites, 2 of which are permanently outdoors

  • Ongoing in-house training and professional development


Applicants must be experienced, working with children aged 2-4 yrs.


Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.


The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.


As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.


Closing date for applications is Friday 9 October 2026


Interview date: Thursday 15 October 2026


Wingate Nursery School


Partridge Terrace, Wingate, Co Durham TS28 5BD


Tel: 01429 838206


Email: wingate.nursery@durhamlearning.net


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Company: Durham County Council


Salary: £ 26,016- £ 26,847


Location: Wingate, Durham


Sector: Education


Job Role: Teaching Assistant

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Posted: October 1st, 2026