Early Years Assistant in Huddersfield

Early Years Nursery Assistant – Huddersfield

Job Title: Early Years Nursery Assistant

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Flexible Supply Work – Full-Time or Part-Time

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rates

Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with young children?

Do you have at least 6 months' experience working with children in the UK?

Are you looking for flexible work in welcoming private day nurseries where you can gain valuable experience and support children's early development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of

private day nurseries across Huddersfield. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated

Early Years Nursery Assistants to provide flexible cover across a variety of nursery settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for day-to-day supply work, with the flexibility to choose the days that suit your availability. Whether you are looking for full-time hours, part-time work or occasional shifts, we have opportunities to suit you.

There may also be opportunities for longer-term placements and permanent positions within the nurseries.

As an Early Years Nursery Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting children aged 0–5 years in their learning, development and daily routines
• Assisting qualified Nursery Practitioners with planning and delivering fun, engaging activities
• Encouraging children's development through creative play, storytelling and outdoor activities
• Supporting children with personal care, mealtimes and hygiene routines
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and nursery staff
• Following safeguarding procedures and nursery policies
• Adapting to different nursery environments and working effectively as part of a team

The successful Early Years Nursery Assistant will have:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children in the UK
• Previous experience in a nursery, childcare, school or Early Years setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (desirable but not essential)
• An understanding of the EYFS framework (desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• The confidence to use their own initiative and adapt to different nursery environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and flexible attitude towards work
• You do not need to hold a formal childcare qualification to apply, provided you have the relevant experience working with children.

What TeacherActive offers:

• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• Opportunities to work across a variety of private day nurseries throughout Huddersfield
• Competitive rates of pay
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
• Opportunities to secure permanent employment
• A friendly and supportive recruitment team

Contact: 0113 331 4945

Email: Georgia.foster@teacheractive.com

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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