Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Referral scheme – £100

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in Chelmsford seeks enthusiastic Nursery Assistants for flexible hours in early years settings. Ideal candidates should have a caring nature and enjoy working with children. Responsibilities include supporting children’s play and assisting qualified staff with daily routines. Experience in childcare is desirable but not essential. The role offers market-leading pay and extensive support from a dedicated consultancy team.

Qualifications

• Have a caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Enjoy working with young children.
• Be flexible and reliable.
• Previous childcare experience is desirable.
• Hold a childcare qualification is beneficial.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children with play, learning and personal care.
• Assist qualified practitioners with daily routines and activities.
• Work across Chelmsford nurseries with flexible hours

Skills

Caring approach

Patience

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

TeacherActive Essex is currently recruiting caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to work within a variety of welcoming nursery and early years settings across Chelmsford.

This role is perfect for individuals looking for flexible working hours, whether you are seeking part-time work, full-time hours, or ad‑hoc shifts to fit around other commitments.

The Nursery Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within early years education while maintaining a healthy work–life balance. We are working with nurseries that require support on both short-term and long-term placements.

Key Requirements

• Have a caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Enjoy working with young children
• Be flexible and reliable
• Have previous childcare or nursery experience (desirable but not essential)
• Hold a childcare qualification (beneficial but not required)
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

Role Details

• Based in Chelmsford
• Flexible hours to suit your availability
• Opportunities for part-time, full-time or ad‑hoc work
• Supporting children with play, learning and personal care
• Assisting qualified practitioners with daily routines and activities

Compensation & Support

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme – Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD courses and certificates through 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)

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of tax and national insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees.

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.

We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

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