TeacherActive
Early Years Assistant
Early Years Assistant at TeacherActive, based in GB, paying £20,000 - £24,999 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £20,000 - £24,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- GB
- Closing date
- Sector
- Nursery Practitioner
- DBS check
- Immediate start
20% below the typical rate for nursery practitioner
Reference 5419243094
About the role
Job Title: Early Years Assistant Location: Pontefract and surrounding areas Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: GBP11 – GBP14 per hour Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming nursery setting? Do you have at least six months of childcare experience and a passion for supporting children's early development? Are you ready to make a positive impact within friendly private day nurseries? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of welcoming private day nurseries in Pontefract and surrounding areas to recruit Early Years Assistants. The nurturing settings are committed to providing safe, stimulating and engaging environments where children can learn, play and thrive through high quality early years education. We are looking to appoint Early Years Assistants on a day–to–day basis, with permanent opportunities also available. The successful Early Years Assistant will support children across the nurseries, assisting with daily routines, encouraging learning through play and helping to create a positive and inclusive environment for every child. The successful Early Years Assistant will have: A minimum of six months' experience working within a childcare settingKnowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)A caring, enthusiastic and positive approachExcellent communication and teamwork skillsThe ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleaguesA willingness to support across different age groups where required 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 processCPD Courses and certificates as part of the My–Progression channelMarket leading rates of payTeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to GBP100 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: (url removed) Contact Number: (phone number removed) 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 TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
Reference: 5419243094 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via TeacherActive
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