Early Years Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

GSL Education Leicester is seeking caring and enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistants to work across a range of nurseries, pre-schools, and primary schools throughout Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping young children learn through play, develop confidence, and build strong foundations for their future education. Whether you have experience in a nursery, pre-school, childcare setting, or school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a nursery, pre-school, school, childcare, or similar setting.
• Be caring, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be adaptable and willing to support a range of Early Years settings.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing.
• Relevant qualifications in Childcare, Early Years, Health and Social Care, or Education are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities
• Assisting with the delivery of engaging Early Years learning experiences
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and communication development
• Working with individuals and small groups to encourage participation and progress
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
• Assisting with classroom and activity preparation
• Supporting children with additional needs where required
• Promoting positive behaviour and independence

Skills

Experience with young children

Caring and patient

Strong communication and teamwork

Education

Childcare / Early Years qualifications desirable

Job description

Salary: £90.50 - 99.84 per day + Term Time Only

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Start Date: Immediate and September starts available
Contract Type: Temporary and Long-Term Opportunities | Full-Time and Part-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their development?

GSL Education Leicester is seeking caring and enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistants to work across a range of nurseries, pre-schools, and primary schools throughout Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping young children learn through play, develop confidence, and build strong foundations for their future education. Whether you have experience in a nursery, pre-school, childcare setting, or school environment, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Early Years Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children aged 2-5 years as they learn, explore, and develop essential skills.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities


• Assisting with the delivery of engaging Early Years learning experiences


• Supporting children's social, emotional, and communication development


• Working with individuals and small groups to encourage participation and progress


• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment


• Assisting with classroom and activity preparation


• Supporting children with additional needs where required


• Promoting positive behaviour and independence

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young children in a nursery, pre-school, school, childcare, or similar setting


• Be caring, patient, and enthusiastic


• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development


• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills


• Be adaptable and willing to support a range of Early Years settings


• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing

Relevant qualifications in Childcare, Early Years, Health and Social Care, or Education are desirable but not essential.

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay from £90 to £100 per day, including rolled-up holiday pay


• Opportunities across nurseries, pre-schools, and primary schools


• Full-time and part-time roles available


• Long-term positions with the potential to become permanent


• Access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses


• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants


• A fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a variety of Early Years settings

Safeguarding

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools and educational settings across Leicestershire.