Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Location: Neath Port Talbot Start Date: ASAP Salary: £14.25 to £15.00 per hour Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work across a variety of early years…

Pay rate £14.25 – £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 August 2026

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Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: Neath Port Talbot
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 to £15.00 per hour

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work across a variety of early years settings?

Do you have a passion for supporting young children to learn and develop through play?

Are you reliable, adaptable and ready to make a positive impact in nurseries across Neath Port Talbot?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of welcoming early years settings across Neath Port Talbot, including private day nurseries, Flying Start settings and Cylch Meithrin provisions. These settings are committed to providing safe, nurturing and stimulating environments where children can thrive through play-based learning and high-quality early years education.

The nurseries are looking to recruit Nursery Assistants on both full-time and part-time temporary contracts, with opportunities for ongoing work. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children across the early years, assisting with daily routines, encouraging learning through play and helping to create a positive and engaging environment for every child.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable
Experience working within a nursery, preschool, Cylch Meithrin or early years setting
Good understanding of child development and early years best practice
A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
A positive, caring and proactive attitude
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility to work across a variety of settings

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 £100 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 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

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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