Early Years Learning Support Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bradford, BD15 9JU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistant who is passionate about helping young children learn, develop and thrive.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with children in an Early Years, nursery or school setting and will be able to build positive and trusting relationships with children.

You should be able to support children's learning through play and practical activities, encourage independence and confidence, and work effectively as part of a team. A flexible and nurturing approach, good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a friendly, supportive and welcoming school environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop their skills and experience. You will join a committed Early Years team and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff in supporting children's learning and development.

We are committed to supporting our staff through training and development opportunities and creating a positive environment where everyone can contribute to the life of the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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