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Nursery Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£14.25 - £15.50
Hours:Part-time
Location:DE55
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:3 Aug 2026
Closing date:2 Sept 2026
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Summary

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistant who loves making learning fun?

Can you bring energy, creativity and plenty of enthusiasm to an Early Years setting?

Are you looking for a rewarding term-time role that fits neatly into three days each week?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a friendly private day nursery in the Alfreton area. The setting provides a warm, welcoming environment where children can explore, play, build confidence and enjoy exciting learning experiences.

The nursery is looking to appoint a Nursery Assistant on a long-term, part-time basis for three days per week during term time, working from 8.15am to 3.45pm. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children’s learning and development, help to create engaging activities and ensure every child feels safe, happy and included.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• A Level 3 qualification or higher in Early Years or Childcare

• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS

• Paediatric First Aid training is desirable

• A fun, caring and enthusiastic approach

• The ability to work well as part of a busy nursery team

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

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 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.

If you are interested in this Nursery Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

rowan.horton@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 01158241888

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.

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