Nursey Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who enjoys bringing stories to life and engaging young children?

Do you enjoy supporting children’s learning through outdoor play and forest school activities?

Are you a Level 2 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent, part-time position?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a welcoming nursery in York that benefits from a forest school provision, giving children opportunities to learn, explore and develop outdoors. The nursery is looking for an enthusiastic individual who can engage children through storytelling and create positive learning experiences.

The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Practitioner on a permanent, part-time basis with an immediate start. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children with their learning and development, including reading stories, planning engaging activities and helping to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
• Experience working within an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS
• Confidence reading stories and engaging groups of young children
• An enthusiastic approach to outdoor learning and forest school activities
• A caring, patient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• The opportunity to work within a nursery offering forest school provision
• Opportunities to support children through creative and outdoor learning

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.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Teacher Active 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.

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Company:
Teacher Active Ltd Salary: £14 to £15 an hour

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

YO30 Working pattern:
On-site Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 6 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Job Title:

Nursery Practitioner

Location:

York

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

The successful Nursery Practitioner will be responsible for planner and delivering age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development. This includes setting up learning activities; implementing the curriculum; monitoring child progress; maintaining a safe and engaging environment. The role also involves supervision, communication with parents and collaboration with colleagues. Ongoing training and professional development will be supported as part of the team’s growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

A Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childhood Education, or equivalent experience. Experience working within an Early Years setting, familiarity with EYFS, and competence in storytelling and outdoor learning. Enthusiastic, caring, patient and adaptable, with a strong focus on child safety and education quality.

Benefits:
Work within a supportive nursery that values forest school provision. Opportunities for creative outdoor learning and a permanent, part-time position within a caring environment. Inclusive workplace culture that welcomes diversity, supports wellbeing and offers ongoing training. Includes DBS checks, safeguarding training and national childcare framework compliance.

Inclusive Statement:
Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and…