Nursery Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

CPD courses

Market pay rate

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Hucknall is recruiting a Nursery Nurse for a full-time, permanent role in a busy nursery. Your Level 3 EYFS/Childcare qualification will drive the support of children's daily routines and the delivery of engaging activities to foster development.

Working hours are 8:30am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, on-site. You will collaborate with a supportive team to ensure safe, positive learning aligned with EYFS standards and welfare practices.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Experience in nursery or EYFS setting.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and welfare.
• Caring and enthusiastic team player.

Responsibilities

• Support children through daily routines.
• Deliver engaging EYFS activities for development.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to aid learning and development.

Skills

Level 3 EY/Childcare

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Caring & enthusiastic

Communication & teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Nursery Nurse

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £15.25 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: NG17 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

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 Hucknall 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 until May, 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.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• 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

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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