Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Location: Neath Start Date: September Start Salary: £14.25 to £14.80 per hour Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences for young children? Do…

Pay rate £14.25 – £14.80/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 August 2026

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Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: Neath
Start Date: September Start
Salary: £14.25 to £14.80 per hour

Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences for young children?

Do you have a caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting children in their early years?

Are you looking for flexible short-term or long-term Nursery Assistant opportunities 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 Meithrins. Each setting is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive through play and exploration.

We are looking to recruit dedicated Nursery Assistants for both short-term and long-term opportunities starting in September. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children throughout their daily routines, encourage learning through play, assist with personal care where required and work closely with nursery staff to ensure every child receives the highest standard of care and education.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable
Experience supporting children within nursery or early years settings
Good understanding of child development and early years best practice
A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A willingness to get involved and support children's development
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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