Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting for a Nursery Assistant in Cheltenham. Start date is immediate, with flexible day-to-day work across nursery and pre-school age groups. Ideal for BEd students seeking practical Early Years experience, with emphasis on play-based development and engagement.

The role offers paid PAYE work, market-leading pay rates, and opportunities for CPD courses through the My-Progression channel. On-going support from consultants is provided throughout onboarding and placements.

Qualifications

• Be currently studying towards a BEd or relevant education qualification
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• Interest in gaining practical Early Years experience

Responsibilities

• Support children across nursery and pre-school age groups on a flexible, day-to-day basis
• Engage children through play and age-appropriate activities to aid development

Skills

BEd student

Experience with children

Education

BEd or education qualification

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: Cheltenham
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 - £15 per hour

Are you currently studying for a BEd and looking to gain valuable experience working with children alongside your studies?

Are you passionate about supporting children's development through play, learning and engagement?

Would you like flexible Nursery Assistant work that can help you build practical experience within the Early Years sector?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with nurseries across Gloucestershire, with welcoming and engaging environments where children are encouraged to learn, play and develop their confidence.

We are looking for Nursery Assistants to work on a flexible, day-to-day basis, supporting children across nursery and pre-school age groups. This is a great opportunity for BEd students looking to gain hands‑on experience alongside their studies, supporting children's development through play, engagement and age‑appropriate activities.

The successful Nursery Assistants will have:

• Be currently studying towards a BEd or relevant education qualification
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• An interest in gaining practical Early Years experience
• The ability to engage children through play and activitiesA caring and positive approach
• Adaptability and a willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.