Nursery room assistant

TeacherActive; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Flexible work

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Nursery Room Assistant for flexible temporary roles across Halifax and surrounding areas. Immediate start with day-to-day supply across private nurseries, helping create safe, engaging environments where children learn through play.

Applicants should have a minimum of six months’ childcare experience and a good understanding of EYFS. We offer market-leading pay, 24/7 consultant support, CPD opportunities, and a referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Six months’ childcare experience required.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.

Responsibilities

• Support children across babies, toddlers and preschool groups.
• Assist with daily routines, activities and personal care.
• Create a warm, welcoming and engaging room environment and support play-based learning.
• Work across different nursery rooms and age groups as required.

Skills

Six months childcare experience

EYFS knowledge

Caring and patient approach

Job description

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

Job Title: Nursery Room Assistant
Location: Halifax and Surrounding Areas
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £12 – £14 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Day-to-Day Supply

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Room Assistant who loves helping little minds grow, explore and discover the world around them?

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

Are you looking for flexible work across a variety of welcoming 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 passionate, enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Room Assistants. These nurturing settings are dedicated to creating safe, stimulating and engaging environments where children feel happy, supported and encouraged to learn through play.

We are looking to appoint Nursery Room 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 develop your experience, work alongside supportive Early Years teams and make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

The successful Nursery Room Assistant will work alongside experienced nursery practitioners to support children across different age groups, including babies, toddlers and preschool children. You will help create a warm, welcoming and engaging room environment, assist with daily routines, encourage creativity and independence through play-based learning, and ensure every child feels valued, safe and supported throughout their day.

The successful Nursery Room Assistant will have:

• A minimum of six months' experience working within a childcare or nursery setting
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and reach their individual milestones
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The confidence to support daily nursery routines, including mealtimes, activities and personal care
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A creative and imaginative approach to supporting learning through play
• A willingness to work across different nursery rooms and age groups where required
• A flexible, reliable and proactive attitude towards 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.

If you're a passionate and dedicated Nursery Room Assistant who enjoys making a positive difference in children's early years, we'd love to hear from you!

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.