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Nursery Assistant

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Heslington, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2026
💰 £15/yr(£12/yr – £15/yr)

About the role

Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: York
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £12.17 - £14.75 per hour

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children's development?

Do you enjoy creating a fun, safe and engaging learning environment for pre-school children?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your childcare career and work towards a Level 3 qualification?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a small, independent private day nursery based in York, who are looking to appoint a Nursery Assistant. This welcoming nursery provides a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop through play.

The nursery is looking to take on a dedicated Nursery Assistant on a part-time, permanent basis, with an immediate start available. The successful Nursery Assistant will be working within the pre-school room, supporting children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), assisting with daily activities and helping to maintain a safe and stimulating environment.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

A Level 2 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential, with unqualified applicants welcome to apply

A willingness to work towards a Level 3 childcare qualification

An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

A passion for supporting children's learning and development

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

A positive, caring and enthusiastic 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A permanent position within a small, independent nursery

An additional day off for your birthday

The opportunity to work towards and complete a Level 3 childcare qualification

If you are an enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking to develop your career within Early Years education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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

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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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