Nursery Assistant

Position: Nursery Assistant (Contract)
Teacher Active Essex is currently recruiting caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to work within a variety of welcoming nursery and early years settings across Chelmsford. This role is perfect for individuals looking for flexible working hours, whether you’re seeking part-time work, full-time hours, or ad-hoc shifts to fit around other commitments.

The Nursery Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within early years education while maintaining a healthy work–life balance. We are working with nurseries that require support on both short-term and long-term placements.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will support children’s learning and development through play, routines and creative activities, helping to create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.

The successful Nursery Assistant will:

Have a caring, patient and enthusiastic approach

Enjoy working with young children

Be flexible and reliable

Have previous childcare or nursery experience (desirable but not essential)

Hold a childcare qualification (beneficial but not required)

Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

The role:

Based in Chelmsford

Flexible hours to suit your availability

Opportunities for part-time, full-time or ad-hoc work

Supporting children with play, learning and personal care

Assisting qualified practitioners with daily routines and activities

In return for the above 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

Teacher Active 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.

EMAIL:
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services