Early Years Support Assistant — Flexible, Term-Time Roles

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

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.