Part Time Nursery Assistant

Location: Torbay, Devon
Hours: Part time (flexible shifts between 8:00–18:00, 2–4 days per week)
Start: ASAP
Pay: Competitive hourly rate + weekly pay

We’re looking for a warm, reliable and energetic Nursery Assistant to join friendly early years settings across Torbay. If you love helping little ones learn through play and want flexible work that fits around life, we’d love to hear from you.

• Support children aged 0–5 with play-based learning and daily routines

• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment indoors and outdoors

• Follow EYFS frameworks and contribute to observations where needed

• Assist with mealtimes, toileting, sleep routines and transition times

• Build positive relationships with staff, children and families

• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety and nursery policies at all times

• Experience working with early years (nursery, preschool or reception)

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification preferred (not essential for the right person)

• Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene a plus

• Clear, confident communicator; team player with a can-do attitude

• Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

• Right to work in the UK and able to provide suitable references

• Flexible part-time hours to suit you

• Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

• Welcoming settings across Torbay

• Weekly pay and a straightforward registration process

Email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask for Luke.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.