Nursery Assistants – Flexible Agency Work – Essex
Are you looking for flexible work within early years settings? TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Assistants to support a range of nurseries across Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking flexible, agency-based work that fits around your availability.
We are welcoming applications from both experienced and entry-level candidates who have a passion for working with children and supporting their development in a safe and engaging environment.
Based in Chelmsford, we work with a variety of nurseries across the Essex area, giving you the opportunity to gain experience in different settings while maintaining full flexibility over your working schedule.
Working Pattern:
Flexible – choose the days and hours that suit you
Salary:
Competitive hourly rates (dependent on experience)
Role & Responsibilities
As a Nursery Assistant, you will:
Support the day-to-day care of children within nursery settings
Assist in delivering fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities
Help maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
Work closely with nursery practitioners and staff teams
Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should:
Have a genuine interest in working with children
Be reliable, flexible, and professional
Have previous experience in childcare or early years (desirable but not essential)
Hold a childcare qualification (desirable but not required)
Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Our Vetting & Registration Process
At TeacherActive, we are committed to safeguarding and maintaining high standards. All candidates will complete a thorough vetting process, including compliance checks and a formal interview with our team. This ensures we understand your experience, preferences, and availability so we can match you with the right opportunities.
Why Work with TeacherActive?
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Opportunities across a wide range of nurseries in Essex
Ongoing support from a dedicated team of consultants
Competitive rates of pay
A smooth and supportive onboarding process
In return you will expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
CPD Courses and certificates through 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 or admin fees
EMAIL:
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)#
If you are looking for flexible Nursery Assistant work and want to join a trusted agency supporting early years settings across Essex, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to get started with TeacherActive.
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