Early Years Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD certificates via My-Progression

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting Early Years Assistants to work in private day nurseries across the LS28 area of Leeds. Short-term contracts with both part-time and full-time options provide a flexible entry into busy nursery environments.

You will support learning through activities, routines and a secure setting, helping children develop confidence. On offer are dedicated consultants for onboarding, CPD certificates via My-Progression, market leading pay rates and a referral scheme worth up to

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school or nursery setting.
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• A positive and proactive approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout the nursery day with activities and routines, creating a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Previous experience

Passion for learning and development

Proactive attitude

Good communication skills

Adaptability and reliability

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant with previous experience working in a nursery or school setting?

Are you passionate about supporting young children with their learning and development?

Are you reliable, adaptable and ready to get stuck into a busy nursery environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with private day nurseries across the LS28 area of Leeds who are looking for experienced Early Years Assistants. The settings provide welcoming and engaging environments where children are supported to learn, develop and build their confidence through age-appropriate activities.

The nurseries are looking to take on Early Years Assistants for short-term roles, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available. The successful Early Years Assistant will support children throughout the nursery day, helping with activities, routines and creating a safe and positive environment for learning and development.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working within a school or nursery setting
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A positive and proactive approach
• Good communication skills
• Adaptability and reliability

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
• 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.

Early Years Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £12.17 to £14.25 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: LS28 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant with previous experience working in a nursery or school setting?

Are you passionate about supporting young children with their learning and development?

Are you reliable, adaptable and ready to get stuck into a busy nursery environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with private day nurseries across the LS28 area of Leeds who are looking for experienced Early Years Assistants. The settings provide welcoming and engaging environments where children are supported to learn, develop and build their confidence through age-appropriate activities.

The nurseries are looking to take on Early Years Assistants for short-term roles, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available. The successful Early Years Assistant will support children throughout the nursery day, helping with activities, routines and creating a safe and positive environment for learning and development.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working within a school or nursery setting
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A positive and proactive approach
• Good communication skills
• Adaptability and reliability

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
• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.