Nursery Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support
East Midlands/ contract / £14.25 - 15.50 per hour
Are you an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner with experience working within a private day nursery?
Do you hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate and have strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework?
Are you passionate about supporting young children's development and creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment?
Teacher Active is proud to be working with a private day nursery based in Leicester, LE4, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Practitioner. The nursery is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual who can support children's learning and development while helping to maintain a safe, positive and stimulating environment.
The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner on a full-time, long-term cover basis from ASAP, working 8am to 5pm. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS, planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting children's development, following safeguarding procedures and working closely with the nursery team to provide high-quality childcare.
Thesuccessful Nursery Practitioner will have:
Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (essential)
Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (essential)
Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures
Confidence supporting children's learning, development and daily care routines
A caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills
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
Teacher Active 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 and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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