Nursery Assistants

Teaching Personnel is seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Assistants to support Early Years settings across Plymouth. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to begin your career in childcare, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining warm, welcoming nursery environments where you’ll help create safe, stimulating spaces that support children’s early development.

Your role will include assisting with learning activities, supporting key workers, encouraging play-based development, and ensuring the wellbeing of all children in your care.

⭐ What You'll Be Doing

Supporting children aged 0–4 in daily routines and developmental activities
Assisting with creative, play-based learning sessions
Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
Helping maintain a safe, engaging learning environment
Supporting children’s physical, emotional, and social development
Following safeguarding and EYFS framework guidelines

What We’re Looking For

A genuine passion for Early Years education
Experience working with children (professional or voluntary) is highly desirable
A warm, caring, and patient approach
Reliable, flexible, and willing to work across different settings
Level 2/3 Early Years qualification is a bonus—but not essential
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel)

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
Competitive hourly rates paid weekly
Access to CPD courses including Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, and EYFS training
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey
Opportunities for long-term roles and career development

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the early stages of a child's development, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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