Nursery room Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Halifax; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Flexible day-to-day supply work

CPD courses

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Nursery Assistants for Halifax and surrounding areas on a temporary/day-to-day basis. Immediate start with flexible opportunities across multiple private nurseries.

You will support daily routines, encourage learning through play, and help create a positive, inclusive environment for children. Ideal candidates have at least six months of childcare experience and knowledge of EYFS, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of childcare experience is required.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt to working across different nurseries and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children across different nursery rooms and daily routines.
• Encourage learning through play and positive interaction.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive and safe environment for every child.
• Work across multiple private day nurseries in Halifax and surrounding areas.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Caring

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Flexible

Education

Six months childcare experience

Job description

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

Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: Halifax and Surrounding Areas
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £12 – £15per hour
Contract: Temporary / Day-to-Day Supply

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming nursery setting?

Do you have at least six months of childcare experience and a passion for supporting children's early development?

Are you looking for flexible work across a variety of friendly private day nurseries in Halifax and the surrounding areas?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of welcoming private day nurseries across Halifax and the surrounding areas to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Assistants. These nurturing settings are committed to providing safe, stimulating and engaging environments where children can learn, play and thrive through high-quality early years education.

We are looking to appoint Nursery Assistants on a temporary basis with an immediate start. With flexible day-to-day opportunities available across multiple nursery settings, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, develop your skills and make a real difference in children's early years.

The successful Nursery Assistant will support children across different nursery rooms, assisting with daily routines, encouraging learning through play and helping to create a positive and inclusive environment for every child.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• A minimum of six months' experience working within a childcare setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A willingness to support across different age groups and nursery settings where required
• A flexible and reliable approach to day-to-day supply work

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
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• 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, with no unnecessary 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 in 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.

Safeguarding and DBSCompliance

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.