Pre-School Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Metchley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

CPD training and online courses

Referral scheme

1-to-1 consultant support

Flexible working opportunities

Exclusive education opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Pre-School Assistant in the UK. You will support children's development and wellbeing, manage a key group of children, and help create a positive early learning environment. The role is long-term with potential for a permanent contract and is on-site in B29.

The setting is rated outstanding, with a friendly team and a focus on a warm, supportive atmosphere. The position offers market-rate pay and flexible opportunities through TeacherActive's education placements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in an EYFS setting.
• Be kind, caring and nurturing.
• Be proactive and use own initiative.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Hard-working and reliable.
• Positive team player.
• Committed to creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment for young children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development, learning and wellbeing.
• Maintain relationships with your own group of key children and build strong bonds.
• Contribute to a long-term role with potential for a permanent contract.

Skills

EYFS experience

Kind and nurturing

Proactive initiative

Passionate about learning

Hard-working

Team player

Committed to safety

Job description

Pre-School Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £80 to £90 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: B29

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

About the Role

As a Pre-School Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting children's development, learning and wellbeing.

You will have your own group of key children, giving you the opportunity to build strong, meaningful relationships and become an important part of their early learning journey.

This is a long-term position, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

About the Setting

The Pre- School is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and has a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The staff team are friendly, down-to-earth and incredibly supportive, with a genuine focus on creating a positive environment for both children and staff.

Having worked closely with the setting for several years, I know that new members of the team are made to feel welcome from day one.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Has a minimum of 6 months' experience working within an EYFS setting
• Kind, caring and nurturing
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Hard-working and reliable
• A positive team player
• Committed to creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment for young children
• making a genuine difference to children' lives

What You'll Get with TeacherActive

• Market-leading rates of pay
• A variety of CPD and online training courses to support your career development
• A fantastic referral scheme
• A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant who will support and guide you throughout your placement
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to TeacherActive's exclusive selection of education opportunities

Company Information

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

We are proud members of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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.