Job Title: Nursery Assistant Location: Altrincham Start Date: November 2026 Salary: £12.17 - £15.25 per hour Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking to develop your career within Early Years? Do you have at least 3 months’ experience working within a UK nursery? Are you proactive, reliable and passionate about helping young children learn, develop and thrive? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established private day nursery in the Altrincham area, providing a warm and stimulating environment for children from babies through to preschool age. The Ofsted rated ‘Good’ setting benefits from bright and spacious rooms, engaging learning areas and excellent outdoor facilities designed to encourage exploration, independence and development. The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40 hours per week from November 2026. The successful Nursery Assistant will support qualified practitioners with children’s daily learning, play and care routines, helping to provide engaging activities and a consistently high standard of care across the setting. The successful Nursery Assistant will have: • No formal Early Years or Childcare qualification required • A minimum of 3 months’ experience working within a UK nursery • An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS • A caring, reliable and proactive approach • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s development and wellbeing In return for the above you can expect to receive: • Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities • Opportunities to develop your Early Years knowledge and experience • Discounted childcare, subject to availability and eligibility • Generous annual leave entitlement • Access to employee discounts and cashback benefits • Support focused on employee health and wellbeing If you are interested in this Nursery Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: 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 TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work
Nursery Assistant in Hale employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
