Nursery Learning Support Assistant - EYFS Specialist

Driver Hire Borders; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Nursery Learning Support Assistant for an infant school in Chesterfield. This role involves supporting children's development through play and routine, collaborating with teachers to deliver the EYFS curriculum. Offering competitive daily pay and opportunities for CPD and career advancement, it's ideal for individuals passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

FREE access to CPD training

Supportive education consultant

Opportunity for long-term placement

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education, especially EYFS settings.
• Excellent communication skills and a nurturing approach are essential.
• DBS on update service preferable or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social and emotional development in nursery.
• Facilitate hands-on learning, storytelling, and guided play.
• Assist with personal care routines and monitor developmental progress.

Skills

Communication

Gentle approach

Understanding developmental milestones

Education

Prior experience in EYFS settings

Job description

Can you turn curiosity into confidence in a child's first classroom?

Are you passionate about supporting foundational learning through play and routine?

Could your calm encouragement shape a child's day?

We're hiring a Nursery Learning Support Assistant to join an infant school in the S43 area. The position starts ASAP and continues until July, with the potential to be extended.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting children's social and emotional development in nursery

• Facilitating hands-on learning, storytelling, and guided play

• Working alongside the class teacher to deliver EYFS curriculum

• Assisting with personal care routines, snack times, and transitions

• Monitoring developmental progress and contributing to planning

Skills & Qualities:

• Prior experience in EYFS settings or early years education

• Gentle, nurturing approach with excellent communication skills

• Understanding of developmental milestones in under 5s

• DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Choose Randstad?

• £88.92 per day, paid weekly

• FREE access to CPD including EYFS and communication training

• Supportive and experienced education consultant

• Long-term placement with potential for September extension

• Part of a strong, values-led agency that puts educators first

Take the next step in your early years career-apply today.