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Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive
Heslington · posted 11 August 2026
Salary
£12.5 – £14.25 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Heslington, North Yorkshire
Category
Education
Job Title: Nursery Assistant Location: York Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £12.50 - £14.25 per hour Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant who is passionate about supporting young children? Do you enjoy creating engaging learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors? Are you looking to join a large, purpose-built nursery where you can develop your Early Years experience? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large, purpose-built nursery in York that provides an engaging environment for children to learn and develop. The nursery benefits from a dedicated Forest School area, giving children opportunities to explore and learn through outdoor experiences. The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis with an immediate start. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children throughout their day, helping to provide a safe, stimulating and positive environment while supporting their learning and development. The successful Nursery Assistant will have: A relevant Early Years qualification is desirable Experience working with children within a nursery or Early Years setting Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS A caring and nurturing approach A willingness to support engaging indoor and outdoor activities A positive and adaptable attitude In return for the above you can expect to receive: Training and development Pension scheme If you are interested in this Nursery Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) 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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