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EYFS TA - Supply - Leeds

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2026
Salary: £92.15 to £117.13 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 January 2026
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1480026_1768297044

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Summary

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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