Nursery Assistant

CV-LibraryLeicestercontractPosted: 23 March 2026
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Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Location: Leicester LE2

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £13.69 - £14.50 per hour

Can you help children learn numeracy and language skills through games, singing and storytelling?

Can you listen to each child and support individual needs?

Can you plan and supervise fun and educational activities to support their development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with local nurseries based in Leicester, who are looking for a passionate and caring nursery assistants to support them on a long-term basis. The working days are flexible due to your availability, and the shifts are between 8am – 5pm.

The successful applicant will be supporting children with their daily routines including meals, naps, and playtime. They will plan and lead age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or Early Years (required)
Previous experience working in a nursery (required)
Paediatric First Aid (preferred)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A passion for working with young children and making a difference in their lives
Experience in personal care (feeding babies and changing nappies)
Knowledge of safeguarding
Driving License (preferred)
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the My Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 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 the 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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CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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