Dynamic Early Years Support Assistant

GSL Education; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rolled-up holiday pay

Varied placements across nurseries/pre

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

GSL Education Leicester is seeking caring Early Years Support Assistants to work across nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools throughout Leicestershire. Immediate and January starts available, with roles across Leicestershire and the option of full-time or part-time schedules.

You will support children aged 2-5 through play-based learning, helping them develop foundational skills while fostering safety, inclusion, and wellbeing in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in nursery, pre-school, school, childcare, or similar setting.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play-based activities.
• Assist with delivery of engaging Early Years learning experiences.
• Support children's social, emotional, and communication development.
• Work with individuals and small groups to encourage participation and progress.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Assist with classroom and activity preparation.
• Support children with additional needs where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.

Skills

Caring and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Childcare/Early Years qualifications

Job description

GSL Education Leicester is seeking caring Early Years Support Assistants to work across nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools throughout Leicestershire. Immediate and January starts available, with roles across Leicestershire and the option of full-time or part-time schedules.

You will support children aged 2-5 through play-based learning, helping them develop foundational skills while fostering safety, inclusion, and wellbeing in diverse settings.