Nursery Nurse

TeacherActive Ltd; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support 24/7

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in the DE7 area is recruiting an experienced Nursery Assistant to join a busy nursery team. The role is full-time, permanent, from ASAP, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, on-site, supporting children through daily routines and delivering engaging EYFS activities.

You will work closely with the rest of the nursery team to support children's learning and development. Requirements include Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare.
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.
• A caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout daily routines.
• Deliver engaging EYFS activities.
• Work closely with the nursery team to support learning and development.

Skills

Experience in nursery/early years

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & welfare

Communication & teamwork

Caring & enthusiastic

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistant looking for a full-time position?

Do you have a strong understanding of the EYFS and a passion for supporting children's development?

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and ready to become part of a busy nursery team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a nursery setting in the DE7 area that is looking to welcome an experienced Nursery Assistant to their team. The setting is focused on providing children with a safe, positive and engaging environment where they can learn, play and develop.

The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP , working Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 5:30pm. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children throughout their daily routines, deliver engaging EYFS activities and work closely with the wider nursery team to support children's learning and development.

Nursery Nurse

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £15.25 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: NG3

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare
• A caring and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• 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.

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.

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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