Early Years Teaching Assistant - Pre-School Nursery

Protocol Education Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a busy pre-school nursery in LS4, Leeds. The role focuses on supporting learning through play, fostering a nurturing environment, and building strong relationships with children and staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of nursery experience, a proactive attitude, high energy, and a passion for early years development. This full-time, on-site position offers competitive pay dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursery setting experience.
• Proactive approach and initiative.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Passion for children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Understanding of EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning through play-based activities.
• Encourage social, emotional, and educational development.
• Assist with creative activities, outdoor learning, and group sessions.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment.
• Support the class teacher and nursery team with daily routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Observe and record children’s progress where required.

Skills

Nursery experience

Initiative

Energy and enthusiasm

Communication skills

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Pre-School Nursery

Location: LS4, Leeds
Hours: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about giving children the best start to school life?

We are looking for a proactive and high-energy Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and nurturing pre-school nursery in LS4. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy early years environment and loves engaging young children through play, creativity, and exploration.

The Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the nursery, helping to create a fun, stimulating, and safe learning environment where children can flourish. You will be expected to take initiative, get involved in activities, and build positive relationships with both children and staff.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of experience working within a nursery setting (essential)
• A proactive approach and the ability to use your own initiative
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm throughout the day
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A nurturing and caring personality
• Understanding of the EYFS framework

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities
• Encouraging positive social, emotional, and educational development
• Assisting with creative activities, outdoor learning, and group sessions
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment
• Supporting the class teacher and nursery team with daily routines
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Observing and recording children's progress where required

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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