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Early Years Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£12.17 to £14.25 an hour
Hours:Part-time
Location:WF3
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:30 Sept 2026
Closing date:30 Oct 2026
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Summary

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle?

Do you enjoy supporting children aged 0 to 5 years to learn, play and develop?

Are you looking for the flexibility to choose the shifts that work best for you?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming private day nurseries across South Leeds and WF3. These nurseries provide nurturing, engaging environments where children are encouraged to explore, learn and thrive through play, with dedicated teams committed to delivering high-quality early years education and care.

We are looking for flexible Early Years Assistants to work on a day-to-day basis, supporting children aged 0 to 5 years across a variety of nursery settings. This role is ideal for anyone seeking flexible work, allowing you to choose shifts that fit around your own schedule while gaining experience in different nursery environments.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children aged 0 to 5 years within a nursery or early years setting

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Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

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A caring, positive and enthusiastic approach

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Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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Flexibility and reliability to work across different nursery settings

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

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CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

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Market leading rates of pay

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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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