Part Time Nursery Assistant

Part-Time Nursery Assistant — Torbay

Location: Torbay, Devon
Hours: Part time (flexible shifts between 8:00–18:00, 2–4 days per week)
Start: ASAP
Pay: Competitive hourly rate + weekly pay

We’re looking for a warm, reliable and energetic Nursery Assistant to join friendly early years settings across Torbay. If you love helping little ones learn through play and want flexible work that fits around life, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Support children aged 0–5 with play-based learning and daily routines

Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment indoors and outdoors

Follow EYFS frameworks and contribute to observations where needed

Assist with mealtimes, toileting, sleep routines and transition times

Build positive relationships with staff, children and families

Uphold safeguarding, health & safety and nursery policies at all times

About you

Experience working with early years (nursery, preschool or reception)

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification preferred (not essential for the right person)

Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene a plus

Clear, confident communicator; team player with a can-do attitude

Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

Right to work in the UK and able to provide suitable references

Why apply?

Flexible part-time hours to suit you

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Welcoming settings across Torbay

Weekly pay and a straightforward registration process

Apply now

Email your CV to or call (phone number removed) and ask for Luke.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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