Nursery Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
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| Salary: | £13 to £14.25 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | YO30 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: York
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £13.00 - £14.25 per hour
Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant looking to take the next step in your Early Years career?
Do you enjoy supporting young children with their learning, development and confidence?
Are you hardworking, enthusiastic and eager to progress within a nursery setting?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day nursery based in Central York, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Early Years setting where you can develop your skills, support young children's development and progress your career within childcare.
The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis with an immediate start. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children's learning and development through engaging activities, help maintain a safe and stimulating environment and work closely with the nursery team to deliver high standards of care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS.
The successful Nursery Assistant will have:
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A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years is desirable
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Experience working with children in a nursery or Early Years setting is desirable
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Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework
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A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
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A hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic approach
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A willingness to learn, develop new skills and progress within Early Years
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
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Opportunities for career progression and professional development
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Staff discount
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A day off for your birthday
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A full-time, permanent position within a private day nursery
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The opportunity to develop your career within Early Years education
If you are a passionate Nursery Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity in Central York, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: chloe.northrop@teacheractive.com CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
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
TeacherActive 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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