Nursery Assistant - Exciting Opportunity

TeacherActive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Refer a friend £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for a long-term role in Leeds, supporting children aged 2-5 within an OFSTED Outstanding nursery. The role emphasises creativity, music and arts to inspire early development, with ongoing training and clear career progression.

The successful candidate will hold Level 2/3 EY qualifications or a related creative degree and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and a nurturing approach to young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting, supporting ages 2-5.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and development milestones.
• Passion for creativity, music and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 2-5 in a preschool setting with engaging activities.
• Facilitate creative play, music, and early communication development.
• Contribute to a stimulating, inclusive learning environment and teamwork with staff.

Skills

Early Years

EYFS Knowledge

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Positive/Nurturing

Education

Level 2/3 EY qualification or relevant creative degree

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner - Creative Degrees Wanted!

Location: Leeds

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £12.17 - £14.75 per hour

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner who loves using creativity, music and the arts to inspire young children?

Do you have a degree in Speech and Language, Music, Performing Arts, Fine Arts or a similar creative subject?

Are you looking for an Early Years Practitioner role with genuine career progression and development opportunities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an OFSTED Outstanding nursery in Leeds, who are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to join their welcoming and supportive team. The setting prides itself on nurturing every child s individuality through creative learning experiences and is committed to developing staff through ongoing training and clear career progression pathways.

The nursery is looking to take on an Early Years Practitioner on a long-term basis with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. The successful Early Years Practitioner will be based within the preschool room, supporting children aged 2-5 years through engaging activities, creative play and early communication development, while helping to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or a relevant degree in Arts, Music, Speech and Language or a related creative subject
• Experience working with children within an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A passion for creativity, music, communication and child development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive and nurturing approach

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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.

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.