Nursery Assistant; Temporary

Position: Nursery Assistant (Temporary)
Nursery Assistant – Paignton
Flexible hours | Part-time & Full-time

Love helping little ones learn, play and grow? We’re expanding our Paignton nursery team and have flexible opportunities to fit around you — whether you want a few days a week or full-time.

The role

Support children’s learning, play and routines across the day (ages 0–5).

Create a warm, safe, engaging environment.

Work collaboratively with nursery staff and follow EYFS guidelines.

We’re looking for

Experience in a nursery/early years setting (paid or voluntary).

A calm, caring approach and great communication.

Reliability and flexibility (shift patterns to suit you).

Level 2/3 Early Years is a bonus; willingness to complete training welcomed.

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Why Teacher Active

Competitive rates paid weekly.

Flexible scheduling (school hours, long days, or blocks).

Local Paignton placements with supportive teams.

Ongoing CPD and 1–1 consultant support.

Ready to apply?
Contact Luke Denny on (phone number removed) or email with your CV and availability.

Teacher Active is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to background checks and an enhanced DBS.

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