Nursery Assistant

Posting date:	26 November 2025
Salary:	£13.69 to £21 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 December 2025
Location:	CO2
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	na2526-8985

Summary

Part-Time Level 2/Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Colchester
Flexible Hours | Monday–Friday
Temporary Position with Opportunity to Go Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a caring and enthusiastic Level 2/Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming early years setting in Colchester. This is a part-time position with flexible hours across Monday to Friday, making it ideal for candidates who need a role that fits around other commitments. The role starts on a temporary basis, but if you’re looking for something long-term, the nursery is very happy to consider a permanent position for the right person.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5

  
  

• Supporting and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS

  
  

• Observing, recording and contributing to children’s learning and development

  
  

• Building warm and positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

  
  

• Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development

  
  

• Ensuring safeguarding, welfare and health & safety procedures are followed

  
  

• Working as part of a supportive, friendly and collaborative team

  
  What We’re Looking For

  The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

    
    

  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s development

    
    

  • Good communication skills and a team-focused approach

    
    

  • A positive, nurturing and proactive attitude

    
    

  • Flexibility to work part-time hours throughout the week

    
    About the Nursery

    This Colchester nursery is known for its warm, community-driven feel, thoughtfully designed rooms and strong focus on child-led learning. The leadership team is dedicated to staff wellbeing, professional growth and creating a supportive working environment, making this a great place to develop your early years career.

    Support from TeacherActive

    As your consultant at TeacherActive, I will:

    • Guide you through the entire onboarding process

      
      

    • Support you with interview preparation

      
      

    • Assist with all compliance and paperwork

      
      

    • Stay in regular contact so you feel fully supported and confident

      
      

      Whether you’re looking for a flexible part-time role or hoping to secure something permanent in the future, this is an excellent opportunity to join a wonderful early years team.

      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.