Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

A day off for your birthday

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a private day nursery in YO30 on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support children's learning through engaging activities, help maintain a safe, stimulating environment, and work closely with the team to meet EYFS standards.

The role prefers a Level 2/3 childcare qualification and EYFS knowledge, with a genuine passion for early years. Benefits include progression opportunities, staff discounts, and a birthday day off.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years is desirable.
• Experience working with children in a nursery or Early Years setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• A hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and progress within Early Years.

Responsibilities

• The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis with an immediate start and will support children's learning and development through engaging activities.
• Help maintain a safe and stimulating environment.
• Work closely with the nursery team to deliver high standards of care in line with EYFS.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team player

Passion for learning

Reliable and enthusiastic

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years

Job description

Nursery Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £13 to £14.25 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: YO30

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis with an immediate start. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children's learning and development through engaging activities, help maintain a safe and stimulating environment and work closely with the nursery team to deliver high standards of care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years is desirable
• Experience working with children in a nursery or Early Years setting is desirable
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• A hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic approach
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and progress within Early Years

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Staff discount
• A day off for your birthday
• A full-time, permanent position within a private day nursery
• The opportunity to develop your career within Early Years education

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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