Level 2 Nursery Nurse

West Midlands/ temporary / £13.69 - 15.00 per hour

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a Level 2 Nursery Nurse to support nurseries across Hodge Hill, Birmingham. This is a brilliant opportunity for early years professionals who want to gain experience, stay in childcare, and enjoy the freedom of supply work.


The Role

As a Nursery Nurse, you will:

  • Support children aged 0–5 years within a nursery setting

  • Assist in delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS curriculum

  • Help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment

  • Support children’s development through play and structured learning

  • Work closely with nursery staff to maintain high standards of care


Why Choose Supply Work with TeacherActive?

We know flexibility is key

  • Work when it suits you – full-time, part-time or ad-hoc

  • No long-term commitment to one setting

  • ✅ Opportunity to experience different nurseries in your local area

  • ✅ Ideal for those balancing other commitments

  • ✅ Pathway to long-term or permanent roles if desired


What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates who:

  • Have experience working in an early years or nursery setting

  • Are passionate about supporting children’s development

  • Are adaptable, reliable and proactive

  • Can ideally work between 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility available)


Essential Requirements

  • A Level 2 Childcare Qualification (Level 3 desirable but not essential)

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one through TeacherActive)

  • Ability to provide 2 professional references

  • Proof of qualifications must be provided


Accepted Childcare Qualifications

We welcome candidates with the following (or equivalent):

  • Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

  • CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

  • Level 2 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education & Care

  • Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

(Level 3 qualified candidates are also encouraged to apply.)


What TeacherActive Offers You

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • A dedicated consultant who supports you every step of the way

  • Access to CPD and training opportunities

  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

  • Opportunities to secure long-term placements


If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference while maintaining flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch today to find out more!

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.