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Early Years Assistant

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.17 - 14.25 GBP Hourly GBP 12.17 14.25 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Early Years Assistant

Location:

Wakefield and surrounding areas

Start Date:

Immediate

Contract:

Flexible / Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant looking for flexible work across Wakefield and the surrounding areas?

Do you have at least 6 months’ experience working with children and enjoy helping young learners develop through play, exploration and engaging activities?

Teacher Active is recruiting Early Years Assistants to work across a range of Early Years settings in Wakefield and nearby areas. We have opportunities available for candidates looking for flexible day-to-day work as well as longer-term placements.

The successful Early Years Assistant will:

Have a minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children
Be confident supporting children within an Early Years environment
Help deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
Support children’s social, emotional and educational development
Have a caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding
In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
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
If you're an experienced Early Years Assistant looking for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Georgia Foster
Email:
Telephone: (phone number removed)

About Teacher Active

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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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