Nursery Assistant

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…

Pay rate £14.25 – £15/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 30 September 2026

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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:

Creating fun and engaging activities

Supporting learning and development through play

Helping with mealtimes, routines and personal care

Building lovely relationships with children and parents

Working alongside a friendly nursery team

Creating a safe, happy and nurturing environment

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Hold a Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Have a good understanding of the EYFS

Are caring, patient and enthusiastic

Love getting involved and using your imagination

Have great communication and teamwork skills

Most importantly – genuinely enjoy helping little ones thrive!

Why TeacherActive?

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

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!

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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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