Nursery Assistant

Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 & Level 3

Location: Torquay, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour
Contract: Flexible / Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term

Do you love the little moments that make working in Early Years so rewarding?

Are you the kind of person who can turn an ordinary nursery day into something fun, exciting and memorable?

Would you love the flexibility to choose when you work while doing a job you genuinely enjoy?

If that sounds like you, we would love to welcome you to our team!

TeacherActive is working with some fantastic nurseries and Early Years settings across Torquay and the surrounding areas, and we''re looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join us!

We know that every practitioner is different. Some love the variety of working in different nurseries, while others prefer building relationships within one setting. That''s why we offer flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities to suit your availability and preferences.

Whether you''re looking for a few days a week, extra hours or something more consistent, we''d love to have a chat about what works best for you!

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years

• Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years environment

• Ability to drive and reliably commute to nursery settings across Torquay and surrounding areas

• A warm, caring and enthusiastic personality

• A genuine passion for supporting children''s learning and development

• Good understanding of the EYFS framework

• Confidence working with different age groups, from babies to preschool

• A flexible, reliable and positive approach

• Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential)

No two days in a nursery are ever quite the same!

You could be helping little ones discover something new, getting creative with messy play, supporting a child''s first steps towards independence or simply being that reassuring, friendly face that makes their day brighter.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating fun and engaging play-based learning experiences

• Supporting children''s emotional, social and physical development

• Helping with daily routines, mealtimes and personal care

• Encouraging independence, confidence and curiosity

• Building positive relationships with children and nursery teams

• Maintaining a safe, happy and welcoming environment

• Following EYFS and safeguarding guidelines

We want you to enjoy the work you do while having the flexibility and support you deserve!

• £14.25 – £16.00 per hour

• Flexible shifts that work around your availability

• Opportunities for regular weekly work

• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements

• Experience across a variety of welcoming nurseries

• A friendly, dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand what you''re looking for

• Access to our referral scheme

• PAYE payment options

Whether you''re an experienced practitioner looking for a change or recently qualified and excited to gain more experience, we''d love to hear from you!

We have opportunities available for an immediate start across Torquay and surrounding areas.

Contact Klaudia at TeacherActive

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A little note before applying: If you''ve already applied for one of our other Nursery Practitioner vacancies, there''s no need to apply again! One application is all we need. We recruit across multiple locations and will discuss all suitable opportunities with you, so you won''t miss out!

We can''t wait to hear from you and help you find a nursery role you''ll love!

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.