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Nursery Assistant
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.69 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Chelmsford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Nursery Assistant – Flexible Work Across Chelmsford!
Location: Chelmsford | Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time | Type: Temporary & Ongoing
Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you thrive in a nurturing environment where no two days are the same?
We're looking for enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Nursery Assistants to join our team and support a range of fantastic nurseries across Chelmsford. Whether you're seeking full-time hours or prefer the flexibility of part-time, we can offer shifts that suit your schedule.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery and ensuring children are safe, happy, and engaged. Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with daily routines, including meals, playtime, toileting, and naps
Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5
Engaging children in creative, educational, and outdoor activities
Helping to maintain a clean, organised, and stimulating environment
Promoting positive behaviour and building strong relationships with children and staff
Working closely with nursery staff to ensure each child’s individual needs are met
What We’re Looking For:
A genuine passion for working with children
Some experience in an early years setting (paid or voluntary) is desirable
A Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification is a bonus, but not essential – we welcome unqualified candidates with the right attitude and experience
Willingness to obtain or already have a DBS on the Update Service
A flexible, proactive, and friendly approach
Why Join Us?
Work in a variety of top-rated nurseries across Chelmsford
Enjoy flexible hours that fit around your life
Quick and simple registration with TeacherActive
Friendly, ongoing support from our experienced team
Competitive hourly pay and weekly wages
Whether you're taking your first steps into childcare or looking to build on existing experience, we’d love to hear from you! Make a difference in children’s lives — one smile, one story time, and one messy painting at a time.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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