Do you have the imagination to turn a rainy afternoon and a pile of cardboard boxes into a space adventure?
Are you ready to trade sitting at a desk for a career that keeps you active, engaged, and constantly moving?
Can you provide the safe, nurturing environment a four-year-old needs to take their very first steps into education?
If you answered "yes," you belong in the Early Years. Randstad Education is currently scouting for passionate and high-energy EYFS Teaching Assistants to support Nursery and Reception classes across Leeds.
The first year of school is the most important year of a child's life. Our partner schools need dedicated staff who understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and know that "play" is actually serious work. Whether you are a qualified Nursery Nurse looking for school hours, or a creative individual with a passion for child development, we have a classroom waiting for you.
The Role
In Early Years, you are not just a Teaching Assistant; you are a play partner, a carer, and a role model.
Continuous Provision: Facilitating learning through play in the messy area, the reading corner, and the outdoor mud kitchen, regardless of the Leeds weather!
Personal Care: Supporting young children with hygiene, toileting, and snack times with sensitivity and dignity.
Observations: capturing "wow moments" (using tablets/apps like Tapestry) to track student progress against the Early Learning Goals.
Phonics: Leading small "carpet time" sessions to introduce Phase 1 and Phase 2 sounds to eager learners.
Why Leeds EYFS Staff Choose Randstad
Work Near You: We cover the whole of Leeds. Whether you rely on public transport in the city centre or drive to the suburbs, we aim to match you with local schools.
Weekly Pay (PAYE): We pay every Friday via our in-house payroll. No umbrella companies means you keep 100% of your earnings after standard tax.
The App: Our staffing app puts you in the driver's seat. Accept shifts, update your availability, and plan your week from your smartphone.
Flexibility: Ideal for parents or students, work 2 days a week or 5, purely around your own schedule.
Requirements
Qualification: A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years is highly desirable, though we welcome applicants with significant practical experience.
Knowledge: A solid understanding of the EYFS framework and Safeguarding procedures.
Vetting: A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or the willingness to apply for one immediately).
Energy: You must be physically active and willing to get stuck in, this is not a role for sitting down!
How to Apply
If you are ready to help the youngest children in Leeds build the foundations for a lifetime of learning, please apply today.
Send your CV or call the Leeds Branch on 0113 2462500 for a friendly chat about our current vacancies.
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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