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Casual Childcare Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 06 November 2025
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Additional salary information: Plus Holiday Pay of £1.47 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 20 November 2025
Location: TS17 9EW
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Tees Active Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 761

Summary

Job Title: Casual Childcare Support Assistant
Hourly Rate: £12.21 plus holiday pay
Location: Treetops Childcare at Thornaby Pavilion
Job Ref: 761

Make a Difference Every Day!
Do you want to help inspire young minds and support our Nursery Team in creating magical first learning experiences?

We are looking for Casual Childcare Support Assistants to join our ‘Outstanding’ rated Treetops Nursery at Thornaby Pavilion.

The Company
Tees Active is a charitable leisure trust that reinvests all profits into creating opportunities for healthier, happier and more active lifestyles across the local community. Our modern facilities—including fitness clubs, an international white-water centre and the North East’s leading Ice Arena—support our mission to promote physical activity and wellbeing.

We also operate Treetops Nursery at Thornaby Pavilion, an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ childcare setting offering high-quality early years education. Treetops plays a key role in supporting families and nurturing young children in a safe, stimulating environment.

With over 250 team members, Tees Active is committed to staff development and training, and the successful candidate will contribute to our continued success and community impact.

About Treetops
Treetops is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding childcare setting offering sessional care for children aged 2–4 years during term time. Our team delivers exciting, play-based activities that nurture curiosity and help children reach their full potential.

Session Times:
• Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
• Afternoon: 12:00 Noon – 15:00

The Role
As a Casual Childcare Support Assistant, you will work alongside our qualified Nursery Team to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the delivery of Early Years activities.
• Assist with children’s personal care, emotional wellbeing, and comfort.
• Promote inclusive practice for children with SEND, working with caregivers and professionals.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-prepared nursery environment.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted standards.
• Record attendance and communicate with caregivers as needed.

(Training will be provided – no formal childcare qualification required.)

About You
You are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with children in a busy, rewarding environment. You will bring a caring approach and a willingness to learn.

Please note: Applicants must hold a valid enhanced Child Workforce DBS check.
Benefits

As part of the Tees Active team, you will gain access to a variety of team benefits that you can enjoy throughout your time with us – it’s one of the ways we show how much we value you and your role within the organisation. Team benefits are split into two areas, MyPERKS and MyHEALTH.
· Free or discounted activities for you to keep active with Tees Active*
· Discount on various Tees Active activities for your immediate family to enjoy
· Discount with local businesses and services
· Recruitment referral incentive scheme
· A range of health and wellbeing services to keep you at your fit and healthy best*
· Access to exclusive rewards and discounts with over 500 national big brand retailers*

* The above benefits vary depending on whether you are applying for a contracted or casual role.
Informal Discussion

For more information, contact Dawn Mulgrew, Treetops Supervisor:
01642 760971

For further enquiries or support with your application please contact recruitment at recruitment@teesactive.co.uk

How to Apply
To be part of our successful organisation, please upload your CV via www.teesactive.co.uk/career-opportunities/ Please quote Job Reference 761 on your application.

If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, we thank you for your interest, but your application will not be progressed on this occasion.