Early Years Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Wakefield seeks a nurturing Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children aged 0-4. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and experience in nursery settings. Responsibilities include creating a supportive learning environment, assisting with play activities, and fostering emotional growth. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

FREE access to CPD and Early Years courses

Weekly pay through PAYE

Friendly support from a dedicated consultant

£££ Refer-a-friend rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working in nursery or Early Years settings.
• A calm and friendly approach to children.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0–4 with learning through play.
• Create a warm, welcoming space for children.
• Help plan and deliver EYFS-aligned activities.
• Support social, emotional, and language development.
• Assist with care routines and daily nursery life.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Friendly approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant – Level 3 Qualified
Location: South Wakefield
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if you're ready!) ️
Salary: £90–£100 per day (PAYE – no umbrella faff)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Job Description
Are you a nurturing, energetic Early Years practitioner with a Level 3 qualification and a passion for play-based learning? We’ve got a lovely nursery setting that would love to meet you!

We’re working with a friendly, child-led nursery in South Wakefield, looking for a caring and creative Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team. If you know your Tuff Trays from your teddies and love helping little ones take their first big steps into learning, this is the role for you

What you’ll be doing:
Supporting children aged 0–4 with learning through play
Creating a warm, welcoming space where every child feels safe and valued
Helping to plan and deliver fun, EYFS-aligned activities
Supporting social, emotional, and language development
Supporting with care routines and daily nursery life

What we’re looking for:
️ Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent)
️ Experience working in nursery or Early Years settings
️ A calm, friendly approach and loads of patience
️ A team player who’s always ready to get stuck in—yes, even in messy play!

Why work with Protocol Education?
Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella surprises)
FREE access to CPD and Early Years courses
Friendly support from your dedicated consultant
Roles in local settings that match your vibe
£££ Refer-a-friend rewards

Ready to help children learn, laugh, and grow? Click apply now or send your CV to [e-mail] we’ll take care of the rest.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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