Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable nursery employment agency in Devon and Torbay is seeking a Nursery Assistant to support children's learning and development. This role offers flexible hours for part-time and full-time opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in a nursery setting and a caring approach to engage with children. An enhanced DBS check is required. Join a supportive team in a dynamic environment while making a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Local placements

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery/early years setting (paid or voluntary).
• Willingness to complete training.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, play and routines across the day (ages 0–5).
• Create a warm, safe, engaging environment.
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff and follow EYFS guidelines.

Skills

Support children's learning

Great communication

Reliability

Calm and caring approach

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years

Job description

Overview

South West/ temporary / £13.69 - 14.00 per hour

Nursery Assistant – Paignton
Flexible hours | Part-time & Full-time

Love helping little ones learn, play and grow? We’re expanding our Paignton nursery team and have flexible opportunities to fit around you — whether you want a few days a week or full-time.

The role

• Support children’s learning, play and routines across the day (ages 0–5).
• Create a warm, safe, engaging environment.
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff and follow EYFS guidelines.
• Experience in a nursery/early years setting (paid or voluntary).
• A calm, caring approach and great communication.
• Reliability and flexibility (shift patterns to suit you).
• Level 2/3 Early Years is a bonus; willingness to complete training welcomed.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Why TeacherActive

• Flexible scheduling (school hours, long days, or blocks).
• Local Paignton placements with supportive teams.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to background checks and an enhanced DBS.

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 pride ourselves on excellent service. 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.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.