Nursery Assistant

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£25,314–£31,637 a year

Manchester

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This temporary nursery assistant role supports early-years development through play, imagination and exploration in various Manchester settings. The work involves managing small groups of children, encouraging positive behaviour and creating stimulating activities that build essential social, cognitive and motor skills for children aged six months to four years.

Best for

Nursery assistants seeking temporary work in Manchester

Worth knowing

This is a temporary role with placements across various independent and group nursery settings.

What you need

Required

  • Child development support

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Group management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Positive behaviour management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Play-based learning

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • EYFS curriculum knowledge

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Safeguarding knowledge

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • SEND experience

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Facilitate play-based learning

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage small groups

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Promote positive behaviour

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support early development

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Not stated

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

20 years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“EMAIL: (url removed) 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 sc…”

What's on offer

Market leading pay rates
Referral scheme
PAYE payment basis
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Location: Manchester Start Date: ASAP Salary: £12.17 - £15.21 per hour Job Type: Temporary Are you a creative and energetic Nursery Assistant who loves bringing learning to life through play, imagination and exploration? Can you be a positive role model who builds strong relationships with young children while maintaining a calm, engaging and well-managed learning environment? Do you have the enthusiasm to inspire children to grow in confidence every day? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming nurseries across Manchester, ranging from friendly independent settings to well-established nursery groups. These nurturing environments are passionate about learning through play, creating exciting, stimulating experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence while supporting every child to reach their full potential. The nurseries are looking for enthusiastic Nursery Assistants to join their teams on a temporary basis, supporting children aged 6 months to 4 years. As a Nursery Assistant, you will be a positive role model who helps children feel safe, valued and eager to learn. You will confidently manage small groups, encourage positive behaviour, and create engaging play-based activities that develop children's communication, social, cognitive and motor skills. SEND experience is desirable but not essential, as full support and guidance will be provided for the right Nursery Assistant with the right attitude and passion. The successful Nursery Assistant will have: A genuine passion for supporting young children during their early development A caring, patient and positive approach, acting as an excellent role model for children Confidence in managing groups of children and promoting positive behaviour An understanding of the importance of learning through play and creating stimulating learning experiences A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process 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 APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) 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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