Nursery Assistants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates £12.17–£14.25

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is offering flexible part-time Nursery Assistant roles in the LS9 area of Leeds. You will support qualified practitioners with activities, play, daily routines and supervision of children in Early Years settings while fitting work around your studies.

No formal experience is required, but any experience with children is desirable. The role includes onboarding support, CPD courses, and competitive pay (£12.17–£14.25 per hour) on a PAYE basis, with safeguarding and DBS checks as part

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a professional, voluntary or educational setting is desirable.
• A genuine interest in developing experience within Early Years.
• A caring and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified practitioners with activities, play, daily routines and supervision of children.
• Provide flexible, part-time cover for nursery settings.

Skills

Experience with children

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexibility to study

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £12.17 - 14.25 per hour

Are you a student looking for flexible part-time work that fits around your studies?

Are you currently studying Primary Education, Childhood Studies or Working with Children and Young People?

Would you like to gain valuable hands‑on experience working with children in an Early Years setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with private day nurseries in the LS9 area of Leeds, providing welcoming and engaging environments where children can learn, play and develop. The settings are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with children and keen to build their practical experience.

We are looking for Nursery Assistants to provide flexible, part‑time, day-to-day cover, making this an ideal opportunity for students looking to fit work around their studies. As a Nursery Assistant, you will support qualified practitioners with activities, play, daily routines and the supervision of children, while gaining valuable experience within Early Years settings.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children in a professional, voluntary or educational setting is desirable
• A genuine interest in developing experience within Early Years
• A caring and enthusiastic approach to working with children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work part-time around your studies

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.

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.