Flexible Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular agency work

Supportive consultant

Opportunities across nurseries

Referral reward £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking Nursery Assistants able to travel to Harrogate for flexible agency work across a range of nurseries. Roles include day-to-day cover and short- or longer-term placements, with opportunities to gain experience in various EYFS settings.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about working with young children and who can commit to reliable, proactive support while traveling to Harrogate as needed. DBS compliance is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is preferred, with a passion for childcare.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Ability to support children's learning, play and development.
• EYFS experience is desirable but not essential.
• A DBS check (enhanced) on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Flexible agency work: cover shifts as needed and travel to Harrogate.
• Support children’s learning, play and development in nursery settings.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and welcoming environment for children.
• Be reliable and flexible to fit various nursery needs.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Nursery Assistants – Willing to Travel to Harrogate?

Flexible Agency Work Available Now

Are you a Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work and happy to travel to Harrogate? Whether you’re seeking day-to-day cover, short-term bookings or longer-term placements, agency nursery work can give you the flexibility and variety you’re looking for.

Why choose agency nursery work?

Agency roles aren’t just about cover — they offer freedom, experience and the chance to find the right setting for you.

• Flexible working – choose the days that suit you
• Great work/life balance – fit work around your commitments
• Experience a variety of nursery settings
• Build confidence and develop your childcare skills
• Ideal if you’re returning to childcare or gaining experience
• Long-term opportunities available if you want consistency
• Nursery Assistants with a passion for working with young children
• Experience in an EYFS setting (desirable but not essential)
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• Ability to support children’s learning, play and development
• Reliability and willingness to travel to Harrogate
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

What you’ll get with us:

• Regular agency work available
• A supportive consultant who listens to your preferences
• Opportunities across a range of nurseries
• A friendly, professional agency team

Your support makes a difference — let’s get you into a role you’ll enjoy.

We also offer a £100 referral gift for referring suitable candidates!

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.

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.