Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Barnstaple
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive rates of pay

Are you passionate about early years education and helping little ones reach their full potential?
Do you have experience caring for or supporting young children, either professionally or personally?
Are you looking for a warm, welcoming environment where no two days are ever the same?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for Nursery Practitioners across Barnstaple. We’re looking for caring, patient, and enthusiastic individuals to join a range of nurseries and early years settings. Qualifications are preferred but not essential — if you have experience working with children or come from a care background, we would love to hear from you.

We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, with competitive pay, ongoing training, and access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (terms apply).

A Day in the Life of a Nursery Practitioner

Your day might start with warm welcomes and cheerful smiles as children arrive. You’ll help set up play and learning activities, support snack times, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and grow. From messy play and storytime to outdoor adventures, every day brings new moments to celebrate — helping each child develop confidence, curiosity, and independence.

If you’re nurturing, reliable, and love helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Call: 01392 693313

Apply today and start your next chapter in Early Years with TeacherActive.

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.