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Early Years Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£12.17 - £14.25
Hours:Part-time
Location:LS1
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:3 Aug 2026
Closing date:2 Sept 2026
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Summary

Are you a passionate Early Years Assistant with experience working in a nursery setting?

Do you enjoy supporting young children through their early stages of learning and development?

Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time work within welcoming private day nurseries?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of private day nurseries across the Leeds area. These nurseries provide nurturing, engaging environments where children are encouraged to learn through play, build confidence, and develop key early years skills within safe and supportive surroundings.

The nurseries are looking to appoint experienced Early Years Assistants on a temporary basis, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available. The successful Early Years Assistant will support children throughout their daily activities, encourage learning and development in line with the EYFS framework, and work closely with nursery teams to create a positive and stimulating environment for all children.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting

• A caring, patient and nurturing approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with children and staff

• Flexibility and a proactive attitude

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

• 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click

APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

rachel.hill@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

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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