EYFS Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Early Years Practitioners, Special Support Assistants, and Nursery Practitioners across Chorley and surrounding areas. The roles offer a competitive pay rate of £13.75-£16.50 per hour, depending on experience. Ideal candidates should hold a NVQ level 2 qualification and have experience working with young children. The agency supports your development with access to CPD courses and is committed to finding the right placements tailored to your availability.

Benefits

Access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Highest pay rates

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 qualification required.
• Experience working with Early Years children is essential.
• SEN experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development in Early Years.
• Create a nurturing environment for young learners.
• Facilitate learning through play-based activities.

Skills

Experience of working with Early Years children

SEN experience

Ability to adapt to different nursery environments

Education

NVQ level 2 qualification

Job description

Unlock Your Potential: start your early years journey with Tradewind Recruitment!

Are you passionate about supporting young children development and eager to begin a rewarding career in Early Years? Would you like an environment where you can thrive? Would you like an agency that's supports your development and offers you CPD?

Tradewind are looking for Early years Practitioners, Special support Assistants and Nursery Practitioners!

Location: Opportunities across various Nurseries and Primary Schools across Westhoughton, Wigan and Leigh

Start Date: January 2026

Contract Type: Various options available - Full-Time, Part-Time, Term-Time

Salary: 13.75- 16.50ph

Do you find joy in helping little ones learn and grow? Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in a child's formative years? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our network of vibrant nurseries and primary schools across Wigan, Leigh and Westhoughton as Early Years Assistants! This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to embark on a career as an EYFS Teaching Assistant (EYFS TA), Early Years Teaching Assistant (EY TA), or Nursery Practitioner. You will be placed at a setting local to you that matches your availability and professional development plan.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need :

• NVQ level 2 qualification
• Experience of working with Early Years children
• SEN experience would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Why join Tradewind?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.
• Agency worker regulation protected!
• Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

For more information contact Lindsey on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) /(url removed)