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Nursery Assistant

Paignton, Devon

TeacherActive

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
14.25 - 16.00 GBP Hourly
Recruiter
TeacherActive
Closes
23 Nov 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Contract Type
Freelance

Description

Nursery Practitioner Level 2 & Level 3 Location: Torquay, Devon

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: GBP14.25 GBP16.00 per hour

Contract: Flexible / Day–to–Day / Short–Term / Long–Term

Do you love the little moments that make working in Early Years so rewarding?

Are you the kind of person who can turn an ordinary nursery day into something fun, exciting and memorable?

Would you love the flexibility to choose when you work while doing a job you genuinely enjoy?

If that sounds like you, we would love to welcome you to our team!

TeacherActive is working with some fantastic nurseries and Early Years settings across Torquay and the surrounding areas, and we're looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join us!

We know that every practitioner is different. Some love the variety of working in different nurseries, while others prefer building relationships within one setting. That's why we offer flexible day–to–day, short–term and long–term opportunities to suit your availability and preferences.

Whether you're looking for a few days a week, extra hours or something more consistent, we'd love to have a chat about what works best for you!

What we're looking for: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years

Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years environment

Ability to drive and reliably commute to nursery settings across Torquay and surrounding areas

A warm, caring and enthusiastic personality

A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

Good understanding of the EYFS framework

Confidence working with different age groups, from babies to preschool

A flexible, reliable and positive approach

Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential)

What will your days look like? No two days in a nursery are ever quite the same!

You could be helping little ones discover something new, getting creative with messy play, supporting a child's first steps towards independence or simply being that reassuring, friendly face that makes their day brighter.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creating fun and engaging play–based learning experiences

Supporting children's emotional, social and physical development

Helping with daily routines, mealtimes and personal care

Encouraging independence, confidence and curiosity

Building positive relationships with children and nursery teams

Maintaining a safe, happy and welcoming environment

Following EYFS and safeguarding guidelines

Why join TeacherActive? We want you to enjoy the work you do while having the flexibility and support you deserve!

GBP14.25 GBP16.00 per hour

Flexible shifts that work around your availability

Opportunities for regular weekly work

Day–to–day, short–term and long–term placements

Experience across a variety of welcoming nurseries

A friendly, dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand what you're looking for

Access to our referral scheme

PAYE payment options

Ready for something new? Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for a change or recently qualified and excited to gain more experience, we'd love to hear from you!

We have opportunities available for an immediate start across Torquay and surrounding areas.

Contact Klaudia at TeacherActive

Email: (url removed)

Phone: (phone number removed)

A little note before applying: If you've already applied for one of our other Nursery Practitioner vacancies, there's no need to apply again! One application is all we need. We recruit across multiple locations and will discuss all suitable opportunities with you, so you won't miss out!

We can't wait to hear from you and help you find a nursery role you'll love!

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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