Early Years Assistant: Grow Your Career in a Caring Nursery

TeacherActive Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Discounted childcare

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Nursery Assistant for a private day nursery in the Altrincham area. The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours weekly, starting November 2026.

You will support practitioners with daily learning, play and care, helping to deliver engaging activities and consistent care to children from babies to preschool age. Ideal candidates have at least 3 months’ UK nursery experience, an understanding of EYFS, and a caring, reliable, proactive approach with strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months’ experience working within a UK nursery.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS.
• Caring, reliable and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified practitioners with children’s daily learning, play and care routines.
• Help provide engaging activities and maintain a high standard of care across the setting.
• Assist with supervision and safety during daily activities.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive

Reliable

EYFS understanding

Education

No formal Early Years qualification required

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Nursery Assistant for a private day nursery in the Altrincham area. The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours weekly, starting November 2026.

You will support practitioners with daily learning, play and care, helping to deliver engaging activities and consistent care to children from babies to preschool age. Ideal candidates have at least 3 months’ UK nursery experience, an understanding of EYFS, and a caring, reliable, proactive approach with strong teamwork and