Job Description

Nursery Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: From £14.25 per hour

Start Date: Flexible

Hours: Flexible working hours available

TeacherActive has built a long-standing relationship with a welcoming and well-established nursery setting in Chelmsford and is currently recruiting for a Nursery Assistant to join their supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual who is passionate about supporting young children in their early years development. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced practitioners, helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for children.

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Support the daily care, learning and development of children within the nursery.

• Assist in delivering fun and engaging activities that promote children's development.

• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.

• Support children during play, mealtimes and daily routines.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Assist practitioners in observing and monitoring children's progress.

• Promote children's wellbeing, independence and confidence.

• Ensure nursery policies and safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety throughout the setting.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, childcare or educational setting.

• A caring, patient and positive attitude.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities.

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

• A relevant childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive pay from £14.25 per hour.

• Flexible working opportunities.

• Supportive and welcoming nursery environment.

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within early years education.

• Flexible start date to accommodate notice periods and availability.

In Return, You Can Expect to Receive

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process.

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).

• CPD Courses and certificates through 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).

• All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees.

Apply Today

To apply or find out more information, please contact:

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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

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