Nursery Assistant Needed

TeacherActive are currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Assistant to work within a welcoming nursery setting.

The successful candidate will support the daily care and development of young children, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early years education and looking to gain valuable experience within a nursery environment.

The role will include:

• Supporting children with learning and play activities
• Assisting with daily routines, including meal and snack times
• Helping to maintain a safe and engaging environment
• Encouraging children’s social, emotional and educational development
• Working closely with nursery staff and parents where required

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive and caring attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for working with young children
• Patience, creativity and reliability
• Previous childcare or nursery experience (preferred but not essential)
• A relevant childcare qualification (desirable)

In return, TeacherActive can offer:

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• A supportive and friendly team

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.

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

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

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