Early Years Assistants

Are you an experienced Early Years Assistant looking for more flexibility in your working week? Do you have previous experience working within a school or nursery setting? Are you enthusiastic, reliable and passionate…

Pay rate £12.17 – £14.25/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 2 September 2026

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About this contract

Are you an experienced Early Years Assistant looking for more flexibility in your working week?

Do you have previous experience working within a school or nursery setting?

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about supporting young children during their early development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with private day nurseries across Leeds & Bradford who are looking for Early Years Assistants to support their teams. The settings provide welcoming and engaging environments where children can learn, develop and build their confidence through age-appropriate activities.

The Early Years Assistant roles offer a variety of working hours, including part-time, full-time and day-to-day opportunities to suit candidates looking for greater flexibility. The successful Early Years Assistant will support children throughout the nursery day, assisting with activities, routines and creating a safe and positive environment for learning and development.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

Previous experience working within a school or nursery setting

A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Reliability and adaptability

A caring and patient 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

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

Flexibility to choose working hours that suit you

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.

If you are interested in this Early Years Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

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.

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

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