Nursery Nurses and Teaching Assistants Required

North West/ temporary / £13.69 - 15.00 per hour

Nursery Practitioner – Manchester (Flexible Across Sites)
Location: Manchester and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply work
Sector: Independent Nurseries

Are you passionate about providing high-quality early years education in a nurturing, independent nursery setting?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Nursery Practitioners to join our growing team, working across a variety of independent nursery settings in Manchester. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working in a range of environments and are open to travelling between local nurseries.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A genuine passion for working with babies and young children in independent nurseries (not early years primary classrooms)

  • Flexibility and reliability – ability to travel to different nursery sites within the Manchester area

  • A proactive and nurturing attitude with excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Confidence supporting children with a range of learning needs and contributing to a positive, safe learning environment

  • Previous experience working within an independent nursery setting

Desirable (But Not Essential):

  • A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

  • Understanding of the EYFS framework and best practices in early years care

Why Join Us?

  • Work in high-quality nursery settings where children’s well-being and development come first

  • Gain varied experience by supporting different teams and age groups across settings

  • Ongoing support and development opportunities from our experienced team

  • Competitive pay and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle


If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and enjoy the variety of working across multiple nursery environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about how you can join our team of dedicated early years professionals.

Email [email protected] or call 01618703623 and ask to speak to Megan.


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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.

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