Early Years Assistant (maternity cover) - Sunflower Day Nursery
- Mid Devon
- Part Time
- NLW to £12.59 per hour

Start date: 22nd September 2025.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, happy and dynamic Early Year’s Educator to join our team in the 0-2 year provision for maternity leave cover.
As an Early Years Educator you will need to have the ability to work with a team, have good written and oral skills and the ability to relate, build and maintain good working relationships with parents/carers and professionals.
You will be required to:
- complete the 2 year progress checks and support staff in doing so
- Support children in aspects of self-care and education
- Liaise with parent/carers at inductions, settle in sessions and keep them up to date with the day and development progress
Qualifications:
- Level 2 early years qualification – required
- Level 3 early years educator - desirable
- Safeguarding awareness – desirable
- Paediatric first aid training – desirable
- Food hygiene - desirable
Incentives:
- Free uniform
- DBS paid by employer
- 20 days + 8 bank holidays per annum, pro rate
- Closed 3 days for staff training
Apply:
If you would like to join our team and be part of an established setting for over 20 years, with a stable and dedicated team, please get in touch.
To apply, or for more information, please contact Stacey McDonald by email: excellence@sunflowerdaynursery.com or phone: 01363 777020.
We are committed to Safeguarding children, therefore all successful applicants will be subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory employment references.
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationMid Devon
- Work Postcode
EX17 3LA
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
NLW to £12.59 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
Maternity cover post for 9 months. 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – 0- 2 year olds.
- Closing Date
17/08/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes