Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£14.25–£16.00 per hr)

Flexible shifts

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our growing team across Plymouth and surrounding areas. We welcome Level 2 and Level 3 qualified candidates who can commit to flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.

Ideal applicants will have experience in Early Years, a strong understanding of EYFS, and a caring, reliable approach. Driving is required to cover nurseries across the region. Immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years
• Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Ability to drive and reliably commute to nurseries across Plymouth and surrounding areas
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A warm, caring and positive personality
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Confidence working with children from babies through to preschool
• Reliability, flexibility and excellent communication skills
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning through fun, creative and engaging activities
• Encouraging curiosity, independence and confidence
• Creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and outdoor play
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and nursery teams
• Following safeguarding procedures and EYFS guidelines
• Working alongside nursery staff to provide high-quality childcare

Skills

Driving

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Reliability & flexibility

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare / Early Years

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 & Level 3

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Flexible / Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term

Do you love seeing little faces light up when they've learnt something new?

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who can turn even the messiest play sessions into exciting learning experiences?

Would you love a role that gives you flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference every day?

If you're nodding along,

we'd love to hear from you!

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of wonderful nurseries and Early Years settings across

Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

We're looking for passionate, reliable and enthusiastic

Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our growing team!

Whether you're looking for a few shifts a week, regular hours or something more long-term, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

We understand that everyone has different commitments, which is why we aim to find placements that work for

you!

What we're looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years
• Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Ability to drive and reliably commute to nurseries across Plymouth and surrounding areas
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A warm, caring and positive personality
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Confidence working with children from babies through to preschool
• Reliability, flexibility and excellent communication skills
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential)

What will you be doing?

Every day in Early Years is different, and that's what makes it so rewarding!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children's learning through fun, creative and engaging activities
• Encouraging curiosity, independence and confidence
• Creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and outdoor play
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and nursery teams
• Following safeguarding procedures and EYFS guidelines
• Working alongside nursery staff to provide high-quality childcare

Why work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive pay of £14.25 – £16.00 per hour
• Flexible working opportunities to fit around your availability
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming nurseries
• A friendly, dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your preferences
• Access to our referral scheme
• PAYE payment options

Sound like something you'd enjoy?

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner or newly qualified and ready to build your confidence,

we'd love to have a chat!

We have opportunities available for an

immediate start across Plymouth and surrounding areas.

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.