TeacherActive Ltd

Nursery Assistant

SA10 7RW

Key information

Pay
£14.25 to £15 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
13 Oct 2026
Closing date
12 Nov 2026

About this role

Job Title

Nursery Assistant

Location

Neath Port Talbot

Start Date

ASAP

Salary

£14.25 - £15.00 per hour

Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant who enjoys supporting children through their early years development?

Do you have a caring and nurturing approach to childcare?

Are you looking for flexible work across a variety of welcoming nursery settings?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of nurseries across Neath Port Talbot who are looking to recruit dedicated Nursery Assistants on a supply basis. These nurseries provide safe, engaging and stimulating environments for children aged 0-5 years, with a strong focus on encouraging social, emotional and educational development through play-based learning.

The nurseries are looking for flexible Nursery Assistants to work on both full-time and part-time hours depending on availability. The successful Nursery Assistant will support daily childcare routines, assist with educational activities, help maintain a safe and hygienic environment and work closely with senior staff to monitor children’s progress and wellbeing.

The successful

Nursery Assistant will have

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable
  • Experience supporting children within nursery or early years settings
  • Good understanding of child development and early years best practice
  • A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A willingness to get involved and support children's development

In return for the above you can expect to receive

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Terms and Conditions apply

  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of 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

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL

jacob.blackmore@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER

01792 717477

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.