Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Referral scheme - £100

CPD courses

Consultant support 24/7

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistant for a private day nursery in Hucknall, NG15. The role is part-time, long-term, 3 days/week, 8:30am–5:30pm, with some flexibility in days.

You will support children's learning within the EYFS, assist with daily care routines, deliver age-appropriate activities and work with the nursery team to provide high-quality childcare. Salary is paid PAYE with market-leading rates.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is essential.
• Experience working in a nursery setting is essential.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the EYFS, assisting daily care routines.
• Deliver age-appropriate activities and work with the team to maintain a high standard of childcare.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Flexible days

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years

Job description

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistant with experience working within a private day nursery?

Do you have strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework and a passion for supporting children's development?

Are you flexible with your working days and looking for a part-time opportunity within a nursery setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day nursery based in Hucknall, NG15, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Assistant. The nursery is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual who can support children's learning and development while helping to create a safe, positive and engaging environment.

The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistant on a part-time, long-term basis from ASAP, working 3 days per week from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with flexibility required around which days are worked each week. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS, assisting with daily care routines, delivering age-appropriate activities and working closely with the nursery team to provide high-quality childcare.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery setting (essential)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures
• Confidence supporting children's learning, development and daily care routines
• Flexibility to work different days each week depending on the nursery's requirements
• A caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills

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
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - 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.

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.

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

Nursery Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £15.50 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: NG15 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026