Location: NorthamptonStart Date: ASAPPay: Competitive | Full-time

We’re looking for a caring, energetic Early Years/Nursery Assistant to support young children in a warm, nurturing early years setting. If you love helping little ones learn through play, build confidence, and reach their milestones, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Support children aged 0–5 in line with the EYFS framework
• Help create fun, engaging, play-based learning activities
• Encourage social, emotional, and physical development
• Support children with routines, personal care, and transitions
• Work closely with nursery practitioners, room leaders, and parents
• Be a positive, reassuring presence throughout the day

You’ll Need:

• Level 2 EYFS qualified minimum
• Experience working with young children (nursery or early years setting preferred)
• A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for early childhood development

What You Get:

• Competitive pay
• Ongoing training + CPD opportunities
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• The chance to make a real difference in a child’s early years

 If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please upload your CV to apply!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.