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Nursery Assistant – Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford
Employer: TeacherActive
Contract: Ongoing (Part-Time & Full-Time Available)
Pay: Competitive rates (based on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with children?
TeacherActive is looking for flexible and dedicated Nursery Assistants to join our team, supporting a variety of nurseries and early years settings across Chelmsford.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Assistant, you'll be working on a contract basis, providing support to local nurseries when and where you’re needed. This role offers the opportunity to work part-time or full-time, depending on your availability, giving you flexibility while building valuable experience in childcare.

You’ll be helping to create a warm, nurturing environment where children can feel safe, learn, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the day-to-day running of nursery rooms

Supporting children in play, learning, and development activities

Maintaining a clean, safe, and engaging environment

Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures

What We’re Looking For:

A genuine passion for working with children

Previous childcare experience (formal or informal)

A positive, can-do attitude and excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work in different settings

A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)

What We Offer:

Flexible working – full-time or part-time hours to suit you

Variety of placements across nurseries and schools in Chelmsford

A friendly and supportive agency team

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

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 £100 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 admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLYNOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
We can get you registered as soon as today, so that you can start your journey on the road of inspiring the next generation!

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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