Nursery Assistant

  • TeacherActive
  • Rayne, Essex
  • Jan 19, 2026
Contractor Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

TeacherActive Essex is currently recruiting enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants to work within a range of welcoming nursery settings across Braintree. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with young children and are looking to gain valuable experience within early years education.

The role of Nursery Assistant is ideal for candidates who enjoy supporting children s learning through play, helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. Whether you are experienced or looking to start your career in childcare, we would love to hear from you.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will support qualified practitioners with daily routines, activities and general care, ensuring each child feels supported and encouraged throughout the day.

The successful Nursery Assistant will:
  • Have a caring, patient and enthusiastic approach

  • Enjoy working with young children in a team environment

  • Have previous childcare or nursery experience (desirable but not essential)

  • Hold a childcare qualification (beneficial but not required)

  • Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

  • Be reliable, flexible and committed

The role:
  • Based in Braintree

  • Supporting children with play, learning and personal care

  • Assisting with daily activities and routines

  • Helping to maintain a safe and clean nursery environment

  • Building positive relationships with children and staff

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

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges deducted from your earnings.

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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.