Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive; Bury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

My-Progression channel

Referral bonus

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Nursery Assistant for nurseries across Bury. The role involves supporting children aged 6 months to 4 years with engaging play-based activities that foster learning and development.

You will be a positive role model, help manage small groups and promote safety and well-being. SEND experience is desirable, with full support and guidance provided for the right attitude and passion.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in early years settings preferred.
• Familiarity with learning through play and exploration.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child development basics.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 6 months to 4 years in a safe, welcoming environment.
• Create engaging, play-based activities to develop communication, social, cognitive and motor skills.
• Confidently manage small groups and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide consistent role modelling and build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Group management

EYFS awareness

Safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Location: Bury

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £12.17 - £15.21 per hour

Job Type: Temporary

Are you a creative and energetic Nursery Assistant who loves bringing learning to life through play, imagination and exploration?

Can you be a positive role model who builds strong relationships with young children while maintaining a calm, engaging and well-managed learning environment?

Do you have the enthusiasm to inspire children to grow in confidence every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming nurseries across Bury, ranging from friendly independent settings to well-established nursery groups. These nurturing environments are passionate about learning through play, creating exciting, stimulating experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence while supporting every child to reach their full potential.

The nurseries are looking for enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join their teams on a temporary basis, supporting children aged 6 months to 4 years. As a Nursery Assistant, you will be a positive role model who helps children feel safe, valued and eager to learn. You will confidently manage small groups, encourage positive behaviour, and create engaging play-based activities that develop children's communication, social, cognitive and motor skills. SEND experience is desirable but not essential, as full support and guidance will be provided for the right Nursery Assistant with the right attitude and passion.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting young children during their early development


• A caring, patient and positive approach, acting as an excellent role model for children


• Confidence in managing groups of children and promoting positive behaviour


• An understanding of the importance of learning through play and creating stimulating learning experiences


• A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding 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 an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.