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Nursery Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£14.25 to £15 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:LE10
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:7 Oct 2026
Closing date:6 Nov 2026
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Summary

 Nursery Assistant 

Location: Hinkley - Leicestershire 

Days: Full-Time 5 days PW 

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-term opportunity

TeacherActive is working with a

lovely, welcoming nursery looking for an enthusiastic

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team on a short-term basis.

You'll be supporting little learners from

6 weeks to 4 years old, helping to create a fun, safe and nurturing environment where every child can learn, explore and grow.

No two days will look the same – you could be

building towers, getting creative with messy play, singing nursery rhymes, reading stories or celebrating those all-important first milestones!

 What you'll be getting up to:

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    Creating fun and engaging activities

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    Supporting learning and development through play

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    Helping with mealtimes, routines and personal care

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    Building lovely relationships with children and parents

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    Working alongside a friendly nursery team

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    Creating a safe, happy and nurturing environment

    We'd love to hear from you if you:

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      Hold a

      Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

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      Have a good understanding of the

      EYFS

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      Are caring, patient and enthusiastic

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      Love getting involved and using your imagination

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      Have great communication and teamwork skills

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      Most importantly – genuinely enjoy helping little ones thrive!

      Why TeacherActive?

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        Competitive rates of pay

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        Weekly PAYE pay

        •

        Dedicated consultant support

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        Access to CPD courses and certificates

        •

        Guaranteed Payment Scheme*

        •

        Refer a friend and receive

        up to £100*

        If you're ready for a role filled with

        little laughs, big imaginations and plenty of rewarding moments, click

        APPLY NOW and I'll be in touch!

        Morgan.pallister@teacheractive.com

        0115 824 1888

        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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