Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses

Refer a friend bonus

My-Progression channel

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a passionate Nursery Assistant to provide day-to-day cover at private nurseries in Harrogate. The role welcomes applicants with nursery experience and a genuine passion for helping young children learn, even without formal childcare qualifications.

The position is part-time, on-site in LS3, with training on safeguarding and a supportive consultant network. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered, plus bonuses for referrals.

Qualifications

• Previous nursery/school setting experience required.
• No formal childcare qualifications required.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Create activities for young children based on interests and developmental needs.
• Join a friendly, welcoming team and contribute actively.
• Undergo safeguarding training as part of on-boarding.

Skills

Nursery experience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

No childcare qualifications required

Job description

Are you hardworking, motivated and reliable?

Do you have previous experience working / volunteering in a Nursery or Primary School?

Are you passionate about caring for young children and helping them learn new skills?

TeacherActive is thrilled to be working with several private day nurseries located in Harrogate, only a 40 minute journey from Leeds City Centre. The staff are passionate about ensuring the best possible care and support for all children in attendance at the nurseries, working with the parents to ensure that the interests and well‑being of the children are kept at the heart of their planning and day-to-day activities.

The nursery are currently searching for a passionate Nursery Assistant to help provide day-to-day cover each week. The successful applicant doesn’t need to hold any existing childcare qualifications, but must be passionate about working with young children and eager to learn and develop their own skills.

They must also have previous experience working within a Nursery / School setting. The position is flexible, with the successful Nursery Assistant able to pick which days they can cover each week. The successful Nursery Assistant will be hard-working and reliable, as well as able to work well within a team environment.

The successful Nursery Assistant will:

• Be passionate about working with young children and able to create activities which are based on their interests and developmental needs
• Be eager to join a friendly and welcoming team
• Be willing to undergo training on current Safeguarding policies and procedures.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

CONTACT NUMBER : 0113 331 4945

EMAIL: [e-mail]

Nursery Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £12.17 to £14.25 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: LS3

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme