Nursery Assistant – Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities – Hertfordshire Immediate Starts Available | Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Roles | Notice Periods Considered Are you passionate about working with young children and looking for your next opportunity in Hertfordshire? We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Assistants to support a range of welcoming and well-established nursery settings across the area. We have multiple Nursery Assistant roles available, including short-term, long-term, full-time, part-time and day-to-day positions. Whether you are seeking flexibility or something more consistent, we can match you with a Nursery Assistant role that suits your availability and career goals. This is an excellent opportunity for both unqualified candidates with experience and qualified early years practitioners who are open to working in a Nursery Assistant capacity. The Role – Nursery Assistant As a Nursery Assistant, you will support the delivery of high-quality early years care and education, helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for children. Your responsibilities may include: Supporting planned activities in line with the EYFS framework Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes and outdoor play Encouraging children’s social, emotional and physical development Maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment Supporting key workers and room leaders within the setting Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times Each Nursery Assistant role offers valuable experience within supportive nursery teams across Hertfordshire. Requirements To be considered for a Nursery Assistant position in Hertfordshire, you should: Have previous experience working with children (nursery, preschool, school or childcare setting preferred) Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (desirable but not essential) Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Demonstrate a caring, patient and proactive approach Have excellent communication and teamwork skills Be reliable, adaptable and passionate about early years education We actively welcome applications from Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners who are looking for flexible Nursery Assistant opportunities while continuing to develop their careers. In return for the above, you can 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 If you are a motivated Nursery Assistant looking for flexible, rewarding opportunities across Hertfordshire, we would love to hear from you. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) 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