Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses access

Market-leading pay from £14.25 per hr

Flexible working opportunities

Wide range of nursery assignments

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to support a range of nursery settings across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.

We offer flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, with shifts from a few days a week to long-term placements and a guaranteed payment scheme. Pay starts from £14.25 per hour, with access to CPD courses and a dedicated consultant team available 24/7.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Individuals currently studying towards a childcare or Early Years qualification are encouraged to apply.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Confidence supporting children's learning, play and daily routines.
• Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude.
• A willingness to get involved and become part of a nursery team.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Nursery experience

Studying towards childcare/early years

Caring and enthusiastic

Confident in supporting learning and R

Reliability and professionalism

Team player

Job description

Location: Chelmsford and surrounding areas

Pay: From £14.25 per hour

Do you have a passion for childcare and a genuine desire to make a difference in children's early development?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Nursery Assistants to support a range of nursery settings across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.

Whether you already have experience working in a nursery, are currently studying towards a childcare qualification or are looking to take the next step towards a career in Early Years, we would love to hear from you!

We understand that everyone has different commitments, which is why we offer flexible working opportunities to suit your availability. Whether you're looking for a few days a week, occasional shifts, regular work or something more long-term, we can help find opportunities that work around you.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.

Individuals currently studying towards a childcare or Early Years qualification are encouraged to apply.

A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.

Confidence supporting children's learning, play and daily routines.

Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude.

A willingness to get involved and become part of a nursery team.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TEACHERACTIVE:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the easy onboarding and registration process.

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).

Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.

Market-leading rates of pay, starting from £14.25 per hour.

Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

Opportunities across a variety of nursery settings in Chelmsford.

Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments.

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 the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is deducted, with no hidden administration charges or fees.

WHY JOIN TEACHERACTIVE?

We work closely with nurseries across Chelmsford, helping them find passionate and reliable childcare professionals who can make a real difference.

We believe working in Early Years is about more than just looking after children. It's about helping them learn, grow, develop confidence and create positive experiences during some of the most important years of their lives.

If you have the enthusiasm, commitment and passion for childcare, we want to hear from you!

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.