Early Years Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates

My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with nurseries across York recruiting for full-time Early Years Assistants. Roles are five days a week, with shifts between 8 and 6 across different settings.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience in an Early Years setting and a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, plus a passion for helping young children learn and develop new skills. You will be hardworking, reliable and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Early Years setting with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Ability to create engaging activities based on children's interests.
• Hard-working, reliable and eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Early Years settings with learning through play and development activities.
• Support children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring safety and safeguarding.
• Engage in creative activities and track developmental progress.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Creativity

Reliability

Job description

Are you looking for a full-time position working in an Early Years setting?

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn and develop new skills?

Are you hard-working, reliable, and eager to develop your own knowledge of the Early Years sector?

TeacherActive is thrilled to be working with a number of nurseries across York who are currently recruiting for full-time positions. The nurseries care for children aged between 3months – 5 years, supporting them through their formative years and encouraging them to build their confidence and independence. The nurseries ensure the children are safe and secure within settings, keeping all staff updated on current Safeguarding & Child Protection policies, and ensuring the environment is suitable and welcoming for the children.

TeacherActive are currently searching for Early Years Assistants who are looking for full-time roles. The roles are all 5 days a week, and the successful applicants must be able to work between the hours of 8 – 6 of different shifts each week. The ideal applicant must have previous experience working in an Early Years setting, and will have a good knowledge of the EYFS and its curriculum. The successful Early Years Assistant will be passionate about working with young children and helping them learn and develop new skills.

The successful Early Years Assistant will:

• Have previous experience working in an Early Years setting, and have a good knowledge of the EYFS
• Be creative and be able to create different activities for the children based on their current interests
• Be hard-working, reliable and eager to learn new skills

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.