Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £12.17 - £15.21 per hour
Job Type: Temporary

Are you a creative and energetic Nursery Assistant who loves bringing learning to life through play, imagination and exploration?

Can you be a positive role model who builds strong relationships with young children while maintaining a calm, engaging and well-managed learning environment?

Do you have the enthusiasm to inspire children to grow in confidence every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming nurseries across Manchester, ranging from friendly independent settings to well-established nursery groups. These nurturing environments are passionate about learning through play, creating exciting, stimulating experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence while supporting every child to reach their full potential.

The nurseries are looking for enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join their teams on a temporary basis, supporting children aged 6 months to 4 years. As a Nursery Assistant, you will be a positive role model who helps children feel safe, valued and eager to learn. You will confidently manage small groups, encourage positive behaviour, and create engaging play-based activities that develop children's communication, social, cognitive and motor skills. SEND experience is desirable but not essential, as full support and guidance will be provided for the right Nursery Assistant with the right attitude and passion.

The successful Nursery Assistant will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting young children during their early development
• A caring, patient and positive approach, acting as an excellent role model for children
• Confidence in managing groups of children and promoting positive behaviour
• An understanding of the importance of learning through play and creating stimulating learning experiences
• A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding 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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