Assistant in Early Years Education

TeacherActive; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work across SE London

Competitive pay

CPD courses and certificates

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive, a leading UK education recruitment agency, is seeking Early Years Assistants for opportunities across South East London. The role offers flexible work across the area with competitive hourly rates (£12.71–£14.00).

You will support learning and play-based activities, build positive relationships with children and staff, and align with nurseries to meet career goals. Onboarding is quick, with ongoing consultant support and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years (nursery/reception).
• Ability to support learning through play-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and play-based activities for children aged 0-5.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Contribute to a nurturing and energetic classroom environment.

Skills

Early Years Assistant

Job description

London/ temporary / £12.71 - 14.00 per hour

Early Years Assistant Opportunities – South East London

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be supporting a number of Early Years settings across the South East London. We work closely with local nurseries to provide dedicated, passionate Early Years professionals.

We are currently welcoming applications from Early Years Assistants who are interested in:

• Potential longer-term opportunities as they arise

Our team will guide you through a quick and easy onboarding process and match you to local settings that suit your experience, availability and career goals.

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children aged 0 - 5 years (nursery/reception)
• Are confident supporting learning and play-based activities
• Can build positive relationships with children and staff
• Bring energy, reliability and a nurturing approach

What we offer:

• Flexible work across South East London and surrounding areas
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to training and development
• A supportive consultant available when you need us

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.

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.

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.