Early Years Teachers Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.25 - £16.25 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | M1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £16.25 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stage of their development?
Can you create a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel confident to learn through play?
Do you have at least 3 months' experience working in an Early Years or childcare setting and want to build your experience within welcoming private day nurseries?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of well-established
private day nurseries across Manchester. These nurturing settings are committed to providing high-quality childcare and Early Years education, creating safe, stimulating and engaging environments where children are encouraged to learn through play, develop confidence and reach key developmental milestones.
The private day nurseries are looking to appoint enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistants on a temporary basis, with opportunities for long-term placements for the right candidate. As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will predominantly be working within
private day nurseries, supporting children aged 6 months to 5 years alongside experienced nursery practitioners and room leaders. You will help deliver exciting play-based activities, encourage positive behaviour, support children's learning and development, and act as a caring role model who creates a safe and engaging environment for every child. Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable but not essential.
The successful Early Years Teaching Assistant will have:
• A minimum of 3 months' experience working within a nursery, childcare or Early Years setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable but not essential
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework and the importance of learning through play
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Confidence supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a fun, safe and stimulating learning environment
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable but not essential
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
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive 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.
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EMAIL: meena.ferguson-mir@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0161 870 3623
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive 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
TeacherActive 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, ID checks 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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