Early Years Support Assistant - Flexible, Long-Term Roles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variety of settings

Full-time & part-time roles

Long-term roles with potential to go/

CPD courses

Support from education consultants

Job summary

GSL Education Leicester is seeking caring Early Years Support Assistants to work across nurseries, pre-schools, and primary schools in Leicestershire. You will support children aged 2-5 through play-based activities, delivering engaging learning experiences and fostering social development.

The role offers immediate or January starts, with full- or part-time hours, long-term opportunities, and CPD access. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in nursery, pre-school or school settings.
• Ability to be caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support a range of Early Years settings.
• Safeguarding and child wellbeing understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play-based activities.
• Help deliver engaging Early Years learning experiences.
• Support social, emotional, and communication development.
• Work with individuals and small groups to encourage participation.
• 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 demeanor

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Childcare / Early Years education

Job description

GSL Education Leicester is seeking caring Early Years Support Assistants to work across nurseries, pre-schools, and primary schools in Leicestershire. You will support children aged 2-5 through play-based activities, delivering engaging learning experiences and fostering social development.

The role offers immediate or January starts, with full- or part-time hours, long-term opportunities, and CPD access. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process.