Nursery Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Access to nursery resources

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Nursery Assistant in Ilkley to support children through their Early Years development and to deliver EYFS-aligned activities within a large private day nursery. You will join a friendly team, ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment with excellent resources.

The position is full-time and permanent with an immediate start, offering a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years is desirable.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or Early Years setting is desirable.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework.
• Ability to use own initiative and take a proactive approach to daily nursery activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout their EY development with engaging activities.
• Work closely with the nursery team to provide a safe, nurturing and positive environment.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability/Hardworking

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Nursery Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £13.00 - £14.25 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Ilkley

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant who loves supporting young children with their learning and development?

Are you a proactive individual who can use their own initiative and work confidently as part of a nursery team?

Do you have a genuine passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large private day nursery based in Ilkley, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Nursery Assistant. The nursery benefits from excellent resources that help create an engaging and stimulating learning environment, providing children with opportunities to explore, play and develop their confidence and independence.

The nursery is looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis with an immediate start. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children throughout their Early Years development, assist with engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS and work closely with the nursery team to provide a safe, nurturing and positive environment.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years is desirable
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or Early Years setting is desirable
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
• The confidence to use their own initiative and take a proactive approach to daily nursery activities
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development
• A hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic attitude with excellent communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A full-time, permanent position within a large private day nursery
• A day off for your birthday
• Access to excellent nursery resources to support children's learning and development

EMAIL: [e-mail]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

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

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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