Early Years Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several well-established private day nurseries across Rotherham, all of which provide high-quality care and early education. These settings create warm, nurturing environments where children aged 0–4 are encouraged to learn, explore and develop through engaging, age-appropriate activities tailored to their individual needs and interests.

We are currently seeking experienced Early Years Assistants to provide flexible, day-to-day cover across these nurseries, supporting with staff absence and annual leave. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are adaptable, reliable and confident stepping into new settings while maintaining a high standard of care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring children feel safe, supported and always engaged. You will work collaboratively with existing teams, bringing a positive attitude and a hands-on approach to every setting you attend.

The successful Early Years Assistant will have:

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A strong work ethic and a professional, reliable approach
• Experience supporting children aged 0–5 years
• A passion for early years education and child development
• The ability to adapt quickly to new environments and work effectively as part of a team
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get involved

This flexible role is ideal for experienced early years professionals seeking varied work across different settings while continuing to build their skills and experience.

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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*

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 position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this great opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER : 01143210757

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.