Early Years Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant 24/7 onboarding

CPD Courses and My-Progression

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an Early Years Assistant for Plymouth nursery settings to support children in a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.

You will assist across rooms and age groups, helping children feel confident and ready to learn with a caring, adaptable approach. The role is on-site in PL6 with full-time hours and pay £14.25–£16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years or nursery settings.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across different rooms and age groups.
• A caring and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development in nursery settings.
• Create a safe, positive and engaging environment for children.
• Assist across different rooms and age groups.

Skills

Experience with children in Early Year

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

Caring and empathetic

Flexible across rooms/ages

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Do you have a natural ability to make young children feel supported, confident and ready to learn?

Can you turn everyday play into exciting opportunities for learning and development?

Would flexible nursery work across Plymouth suit your lifestyle and give you the variety you are looking for?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Early Years settings in Plymouth to support their need for an Early Years Assistant. The successful Early Years Assistant will work within welcoming nursery environments, helping to create a safe, positive and engaging setting where children can learn, play and develop.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children within an Early Years or nursery setting
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential
• The ability to work flexibly across different Early Years rooms and age groups
• A caring and empathetic approach
• A flexible and adaptable attitude

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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £16 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: PL6

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 28 Sept 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Location: Plymouth

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14-£16 per hour

Do you have a natural ability to make young children feel supported, confident and ready to learn?

Can you turn everyday play into exciting opportunities for learning and development?

Would flexible nursery work across Plymouth suit your lifestyle and give you the variety you are looking for?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Early Years settings in Plymouth to support their need for an Early Years Assistant. The successful Early Years Assistant will work within welcoming nursery environments, helping to create a safe, positive and engaging setting where children can learn, play and develop.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working with children within an Early Years or nursery setting
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential
• The ability to work flexibly across different Early Years rooms and age groups
• A caring and empathetic approach
• A flexible and adaptable attitude

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

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.