Early Years Assistant

Unlock Your Potential: start your early years journey with Tradewind Recruitment January 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young children development and eager to begin a rewarding career in Early Years? Would you like an environment where you can thrive? Would you like an agency that's supports your development and offers you CPD?

We are looking for Early years Practitioners, Special support Assistants and Nursery Practitioners!

Location: Opportunities across various Nurseries and Primary Schools across East Lancashire.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Various options available - Full-Time, Part-Time, Term-Time

Salary: £13.84-£15ph

Do you find joy in helping little ones learn and grow? Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in a child's formative years? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our network of vibrant nurseries and primary schools across East Lancashire as Early Years Assistants! This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to embark on a career as an EYFS Teaching Assistant (EYFS TA), Early Years Teaching Assistant (EY TA), or Nursery Practitioner. You will be placed at a setting local to you that matches your availability and professional development plan.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Assisting with the personal care needs of children, such as toileting and feeding.
• Helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
• Observing children's development and learning, and feeding back to the team.
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Supporting children during play and structured activities.
• Helping to prepare resources and tidy up after activities.
• Following safeguarding procedures and ensuring the children's well-being is paramount.
• Working as part of a team to create a positive and supportive atmosphere.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a genuine interest in working with young children (birth to 5 years).
• Are enthusiastic, patient, and have a positive attitude.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are reliable, responsible, and able to follow instructions.
• Are willing to learn and develop their knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Are committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Why join Tradewind?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.
• Agency worker regulation protected!
• Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

For more information contact Rachel on 01772 977 333 or rachel.mcnicholas@twrecruitment.com