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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£14.25 to £16 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:TQ12
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:28 Sept 2026
Closing date:28 Oct 2026
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Summary

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Location: Torquay

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14-£16 per hour

Can you bring energy, enthusiasm and a caring approach to every nursery room you step into?

Do you love helping little learners build confidence, independence and new skills through play?

Are you an adaptable Early Years Assistant who can quickly become a valued part of a nursery team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Early Years settings in Torquay to support their need for an Early Years Assistant. The successful Early Years Assistant will work within welcoming nursery environments, helping to create a safe, positive and engaging setting where children can learn, play and develop.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

• Experience working with children within an Early Years or nursery setting

• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential

• The ability to work flexibly across different Early Years rooms and age groups

• A caring and empathetic approach

• A flexible and adaptable 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

• 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 Early Years Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

klaudia.bolon@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 01392 693 313

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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