Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

CPD courses & certificates

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Nursery Assistant to work with private day nurseries in York. You will support children under the age of 5 and assist staff with daily routines in a welcoming learning environment.

The role offers flexible day-to-day shifts, ideal for students or those seeking part-time hours. PAYE payroll applies, with competitive rates and ongoing CPD opportunities through My-Progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 is desirable.
• Caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.
• Flexible across nursery rooms.
• Reliable and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout the nursery while assisting existing staff with day-to-day running.
• Help provide a safe, positive and engaging environment.

Skills

Experience with EYFS

Caring and enthusiastic

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Nursery Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work within private day nurseries in York?

Do you have experience supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS?

Are you looking for day-to-day work that can fit around your studies or other commitments?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with private day nurseries across York who are looking for a Nursery Assistant to provide flexible day-to-day support. The settings provide welcoming and engaging environments for children under the age of 5, with a focus on supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.

The successful Nursery Assistant will work on a flexible, day-to-day basis, making this an ideal opportunity for students or those looking for part-time work. You will support children throughout the nursery while assisting existing staff with the day-to-day running of the room and helping to provide a safe, positive and engaging environment.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children under the age of 5 is desirable
• A caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• Flexibility and adaptability when working across nursery rooms
• A reliable and positive attitude

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.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £12.17 to £14.25 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: YO30 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 28 Sept 2026 Closing date: 28 Oct 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

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.