Qualified Early Years Assistant

Milk Education

Gateshead

Hybrid

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Health and wellbeing support

Free lesson plans and resources

24/7 access to your personal consultant

Training and development support

Support and guidance for progression into permanent roles

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a Qualified Early Years Assistant in Gateshead, starting in April 2026. This role focuses on supporting young children in their development within a nurturing and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and a passion for early education. Flexible part-time and full-time shifts are available. Join a supportive team dedicated to shaping children's confidence and love for learning.

Qualifications

Experience working in a nursery, preschool, or Early Years setting.
Genuine passion for supporting young children's development.
Experience with SEND/SEMH (desired).

Responsibilities

Supporting children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
Assisting with daily routines including play, learning, and care activities.
Delivering engaging, play-based learning activities.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Understanding of child development

Education

Relevant Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualified Early Years Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training

Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Assistant / EYFS Support

Location: Gateshead

Contract: Term-time only

Hours: Flexible shifts from 8:00 to 18:00, Monday–Friday

Start: April 2026

Are you a qualified Early Years Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and nurturing setting?

Do you want a role where your care, creativity and patience can make a genuine difference to children at the very start of their educational journey?

We are recruiting a Qualified Early Years Assistant on behalf of a welcoming Primary School with a Nursery division in Gateshead. This role offers hands‑on experience supporting young children during a crucial stage of their development, helping to shape their confidence, communication and love for learning.

You will be supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), including those with additional needs, speech and language differences, and varying levels of development.

You will work as part of a friendly and experienced team, where the focus is on play‑based learning, emotional development and building strong foundations for future education.

This role starts in April 2026, working Monday to Friday, term‑time only with a range of flexible part‑time and full‑time shifts available. It’s ideal for Early Years professionals seeking consistent, rewarding experience.

Why this role is ideal for Early Years professionals:

This position provides valuable experience supporting children in their formative years, helping to develop essential skills in communication, social interaction and early learning.

You will gain experience in:

Supporting children within the EYFS framework
Encouraging early communication, language and literacy development
Promoting social skills, independence and confidence
Supporting children with additional needs and varying developmental stages
Using play‑based and child‑centred learning approaches
Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
Working as part of a team alongside practitioners, SEN staff and external professionals
Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and early behavioural development

What you will be doing:

Supporting children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
Assisting with daily routines including play, learning and care activities
Encouraging communication, language and social interaction
Supporting children’s emotional regulation and confidence
Delivering engaging, play‑based learning activities
Helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
Supporting children with additional needs where required
Working closely with staff to implement learning and development plans
Promoting independence, curiosity and a love of learning

We would love to hear from you if you have:

A relevant Early Years qualification (Early Years Educator, Teaching Assistant or other relevant qualifications with children)
Experience working in a nursery, preschool or Early Years setting
A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development
Patience, creativity and a nurturing approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
An understanding of child development and early learning
The ability to work collaboratively within a team
Experience with SEND/SEMH (desired)

Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco‑friendly, purpose‑driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU: