Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £100

CPD courses and certificates

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is hiring a Nursery Assistant in Cheltenham for flexible day-to-day cover in a busy Early Years setting. You will support children across rooms and age groups, aiding play-based learning and daily routines under EYFS guidelines.

The role is part-time, on-site, temporary, with opportunities to move into longer-term positions. DBS checks and a supportive onboarding process are highlighted in the recruitment brief.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• An interest in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A DBS on the update service, or willingness to purchase one.
• A caring, enthusiastic and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified practitioners with daily routines, play-based learning and activities.
• Support children's development in line with EYFS.
• Cover day-to-day needs across different nursery rooms and age groups.

Skills

Experience with children

Interest in EYFS

Reliable attitude

Job description

Nursery Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £15 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: GL1

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Unqualified Nursery Assistant looking for flexible and rewarding work in an Early Years setting?

Do you want to further develop your experience and open the doors to more work opportunities?

Are you passionate about working with children and creating a positive environment for them?

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a large national nursery provider to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Unqualified Nursery Assistant in Cheltenham. The setting provides a busy and welcoming Early Years environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop their confidence and reach their full potential.

We are looking to recruit a Nursery Assistant for flexible day-to-day cover, supporting children across different nursery rooms and age groups. With the opportunities to be placed into a long term position. The successful Nursery Assistant will assist qualified practitioners with daily routines, play-based learning, engaging activities and supporting children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children
• An interest in the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS
• Confidence supporting children with play, learning and daily routines
• A DBS on the update service, or be willing to purchase one
• A caring, enthusiastic and reliable attitude

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
• Flexible day-to-day opportunities to suit your availability
• 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.

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.

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

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