Nursery Assistant

Academics; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking qualified Nursery Assistants in Harrogate to support private day nurseries with flexible work opportunities. Responsibilities include day-to-day care, learning, and organizing play activities. Candidates should hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare and have experience in similar roles. This position offers competitive pay rates and the ability to choose shifts that suit your availability. Join us to contribute to high-quality early years environments.

Benefits

High hourly rates paid weekly

Flexible work opportunities

Experience in various established nurseries

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare required.
• Experience in Early Years settings or schools is essential.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Academics is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support early years settings with day-to-day care and learning activities.
• Provide flexible, daily supply work to meet nursery demands.

Skills

Experience working as a Nursery Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Flexibility

Professional approach

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

We are currently recruiting Nursery Assistant Level 2 and Level 3 professionals to work across a number of private day nurseries in and around the Harrogate area. Due to increasing demand, our partner nurseries have a high and ongoing need for support staff, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking flexible work with competitive pay rates.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will be supporting early years settings with day to day care, learning, and play activities. Whether you are looking for regular work or occasional shifts, this flexible daily supply role allows you to choose when and where you work, while still benefiting from high hourly rates.

Academics are acting on behalf of these private day nurseries, matching skilled and reliable Nursery Assistant staff with settings that need immediate support. This role is ideal for an experienced Nursery Assistant who enjoys variety, flexibility, and working in high-quality early years environments.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
• Experience working as a Nursery Assistant/Teaching Assistant in an Early Years setting/School
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willing to apply for one through Academics
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach

What we offer:

• High hourly rates paid weekly
• Flexible, daily supply work to suit your availability
• Opportunities to work across multiple well established private nurseries

If you are a qualified Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work in Harrogate, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our supply team and support high quality day nurseries when they need it most.