Early Years Assistant

Company:
Teacher Active Ltd

Salary: £12.17 to £14.25 an hour

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

WF3

Working pattern:
On-site

Job type:
Contract

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant looking for a rewarding role from September?

Do you have experience supporting children aged 0-5 within an EYFS setting?

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, develop and thrive through play?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a number of welcoming private day nurseries across the WF3 area who are looking to recruit dedicated Early Years Assistants. These nurseries provide nurturing, engaging environments where children are encouraged to learn through play, explore their surroundings and develop confidence from an early age.

The nurseries are looking to appoint Early Years Assistants for both full-time and part-time roles from September. The successful Early Years Assistant will support children aged 0-5, delivering engaging EYFS activities, promoting learning and development, maintaining a safe environment and working closely with colleagues to provide high-quality childcare.

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 within an EYFS setting
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to support across different nursery rooms when required

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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