Nursery Assistant

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

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Nursery Assistants in Colchester for a well-established nursery. You will support children with daily routines, care and activities, and help create a safe, welcoming environment.

This role suits someone with a genuine passion for Early Years, good communication and teamwork, and a flexible, reliable attitude. Previous childcare experience is desirable, and qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3 are beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is desirable.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines, care and activities.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
• Encourage learning and development through play.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Childcare

Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Colchester | Exciting Early Years Opportunities | £14.25+ Per Hour

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for an opportunity to develop your experience within a nursery setting?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a well-established nursery in the Colchester area and is looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring and reliable Nursery Assistants to support their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children, wants to make a positive contribution to their development and takes pride in creating a safe, happy and welcoming environment.

We are looking for individuals who bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in Early Years.

What makes a great nursery assistant?

• Support children with their daily routines, care and activities.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
• Encourage children's learning and development through play.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support qualified practitioners within the nursery team.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Be patient, approachable and attentive to children's individual needs.
• Work well as part of a team and show initiative when supporting the setting.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is beneficial but not essential for all positions.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the Early Years sector.

What you can expect from TeacherActive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay, starting from £14.25 per hour.
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Early Years Consultant.
• 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.

Our compliance and registration process

At TeacherActive, safeguarding is extremely important.

All successful candidates must complete our registration and compliance process before starting work within our partner nursery settings.

This includes identity verification, qualification checks, employment history, references, relevant safeguarding checks and DBS requirements.

Our dedicated team will guide you through each stage and help ensure everything is completed before your first assignment.

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.