early years assistant

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Assistant to join our Primary settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. As an Early Years Assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the holistic development of children aged 0-5 years. Your ability to manage, communicate effectively, and lead activities will be essential in promoting positive learning experiences.

We are currently recruiting for a variety early years assistant posts from full to part time on a term time temporary contract. You will be matched to a post based on your experience and availability. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking a new opportunity, wanting to progress into primary early years settings from nursery or looking to develop skills after gaining a recent early years assistant qualification.

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Kara on or email

To be successful in this post, you will need:

• A recognised early years qualification.
• Previous early years class experience either in a school or nursery environment.
• A childcare reference.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week up to a maximum of 5 days (between Monday - Friday).
• Able to work between 8:30am-3:30pm.
• Able to support schools or school nurseries and pre-schools located in the Blackpool area.

Duties:

• Create and implement engaging educational programmes tailored to the developmental needs of each child.
• Manage daily activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and support children's learning.
• Foster a love of learning through play-based activities that encourage exploration and creativity.
• Drive initiatives that promote social skills, emotional well-being, and cognitive development among children.
• Maintain a clean, organised learning space.

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• Attractive rates of pay and weekly pay.
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your time sheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants