Early Years Teaching Assistant

New Directions Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education in Leeds is seeking experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants to support Nursery and Reception learners across a range of opportunities. You will help create a caring, engaging, and inclusive classroom where children build essential communication and social skills through play and creative activities.

Ideal candidates have previous Early Years experience, a patient and positive attitude, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Early Years or school settings.
• Caring, patient, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting children's development.
• Childcare or education qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Nursery and Reception classes.
• Encourage learning through play and engaging activities.
• Help develop children's communication, social, and emotional skills.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering exciting and creative lessons.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with varying learning needs and abilities.

Skills

Early Years experience

Caring approach

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Childcare qualifications

Job description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants for a range of opportunities across Leeds. Whether you’re seeking full-time consistency or part-time flexibility, you’ll play a key role in supporting young learners as they develop the foundations for future success.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children in Nursery and Reception classes.
• Encourage learning through play and engaging activities.
• Help develop children’s communication, social, and emotional skills.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering exciting and creative lessons.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with varying learning needs and abilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or school setting.
• A caring, patient, and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development.
• Relevant childcare or education qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Every day in Early Years is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and support children as they take their first steps in education. If you’re passionate about helping young learners thrive, we’d love to hear from you.