Nursery Assistant

Nursery Practitioner – Newton Abbot

£14.25–£16.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Immediate Start

Are you a pro at turning tears into giggles and ordinary moments into magical memories?

Can you embrace messy play, endless questions and the wonderful chaos of little learners?

Are you Level 2, Level 3 or QTS qualified and looking for a job that fits around YOUR life?

If you're thinking YES, TeacherActive might have just the opportunity for you!

TeacherActive is looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Nursery Practitioners to support our wonderful nurseries and Early Years settings across Newton Abbot (TQ12) and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for a couple of days a week, regular shifts or the freedom to choose when you work, we'd love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5.

Supporting children's learning and development through creative, play-based activities.

Encouraging confidence, independence and curiosity in little learners.

Building positive relationships with children, parents and nursery teams.

Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and outdoor play.

Following the EYFS framework and maintaining high safeguarding standards.

Bringing enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude to every shift!

What are we looking for?

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification, or QTS.

Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.

A genuine passion for supporting children's development.

A caring, patient and enthusiastic personality.

Confidence supporting babies, toddlers and preschool children.

Reliability, flexibility and the ability to adapt to different nursery environments.

A good understanding of safeguarding and the EYFS framework.

What's in it for you?

£14.25–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Flexible day-to-day work to suit your availability.

Varied shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Opportunities within welcoming nurseries across Newton Abbot.

Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant.

Opportunities to gain experience across different Early Years settings.

Access to ongoing professional development.

Ready to make a BIG difference to little lives?

If you're passionate about Early Years and want a role that offers flexibility, variety and plenty of smiles, I'd love to hear from you!

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Little hands, big imaginations and endless possibilities – your next nursery adventure starts here! 

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed