Early Years Assistants

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

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Early Years Assistants to provide day-to-day cover at nursery settings in Wakefield. The role is part-time and flexible, ideal for students, with responsibilities including helping with the care of children aged 0-4, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.

The nurseries offer supportive teams, and pay rates between £12.17 and £14.25 per hour, paid via PAYE, with opportunities for CPD and development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school or nursery setting.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and adaptability.
• A caring and patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the day-to-day care of the children.
• Help ensure the children feel safe and secure while at nursery.
• Gain experience working within the Early Years sector and learn new skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Caring and patient

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £12.17 - 14.25 per hour

Are you currently a student and looking for part time flexible work to fit around your studies?

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

Do you have previous experience working with children in an Early Years / Education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several private day nurseries based in Wakefield. The nurseries pride themselves on the exceptional level of care and support they provide for the children within the setting, working hard to provide a happy and caring environment for the children to learn and develop. They work together to care of children aged between 0 to 4 years of age, setting out activities that are based around the children’s interests but are also catered to each age group.

TeacherActive are searching for passionate Early Years Assistants to provide day-to-day cover at the nurseries across Wakefield, helping cover sickness & annual leave. The successful applicant will assist the team in the day to day care of the children, as well as ensuring the children feel safe and secure whilst they are at nursery. The successful Early Years Assistant will be confident working within a new environment and supportive towards the children that they will be looking after, gaining experience working within the Early Years sector and learning new skills. The role is flexible, and would be ideal for a student who is searching for a part-time role that fits around their studies and helps them gain more experience working with children.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working within a school or nursery setting
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and adaptability
• A caring and patient approach

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
• Flexibility to choose working hours that suit you

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.

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.

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