Nursery Assistant

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £13.69 - 14.20 per hour

Job Title: Nursery Assistants – Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available
Salary: £13.69 - £14.20 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Ongoing – Immediate and future starts available

Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in early years education? We are currently recruiting Nursery Assistants to work across a variety of nurseries and early years settings in Sheffield.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or part-time flexibility, we want to hear from experienced and aspiring Nursery Assistants alike.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting children aged 0-5 with daily care and educational activities

  • Assisting staff to deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning in line with EYFS

  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

  • Building strong relationships with children, parents, and staff

  • Maintaining a clean and organised classroom setting

We are seeking Nursery Assistants who are passionate about early childhood development and who can bring energy, patience, and creativity to every day.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible work tailored to your availability – full-time or part-time

  • Opportunities across a wide range of nursery settings

  • Competitive pay rates

  • Ongoing professional development

  • A friendly and supportive team of consultants to support you

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery setting

  • A relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3) is desirable but not essential

  • A proactive, nurturing, and responsible attitude

  • Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced Nursery Assistant, we welcome your application!


Apply Now

by clicking apply now or by sending your CV to [email protected], or get in touch on 0114 321 0757 for more information.

Join our team of dedicated Nursery Assistants and help shape the future of early years education in Sheffield!

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.