Flexible Nursery Roles

Nursery Practitioners & Nursery Assistants – Essex

Flexible Shifts | Ad Hoc | Part-Time | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities

Are you looking for flexible work in Early Years? TeacherActive is recruiting Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants to join our agency team, supporting a range of nursery settings across Essex.

We work with nurseries across the county and are looking to build a strong team of reliable, enthusiastic childcare professionals who can support settings with their staffing needs.

Whether you're looking for occasional shifts to fit around your existing commitments, regular part-time work, full-time hours or a long-term placement, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunities

As part of our agency team, you could work across a variety of nursery settings, supporting children at different stages of their early years development.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Helping deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.

Supporting children's communication, social skills and emotional development.

Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and play.

Creating a safe, positive and nurturing environment.

Working alongside nursery teams to provide high-quality childcare.

Following safeguarding procedures and nursery policies.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of qualifications and experience, depending on the requirements of each setting.

Qualified Nursery Practitioners

If you hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, we have opportunities to discuss across Essex. Examples include a Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners or a Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators, subject to the individual setting's requirements.

Nursery Assistants & Unqualified Candidates

If you don't hold a recognised childcare qualification, you may still be suitable for certain nursery assistant opportunities. Previous experience working with children in a nursery, preschool or another childcare environment is beneficial, although requirements will vary by setting.

We are looking for candidates who are reliable, caring, enthusiastic and confident working as part of a team. A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development is essential.

Flexible Work To Suit You

We understand that everyone's availability is different, so we aim to match candidates with opportunities that suit their circumstances.

Opportunities may include:

Ad hoc and day-to-day cover.

Short-term and block bookings.

Part-time and full-time shifts.

Regular weekly work.

Long-term placements.

Permanent opportunities where available.

Shifts and locations will vary depending on nursery requirements, your qualifications, experience and availability.

Why Join Teacheractive?

By joining TeacherActive, you can access opportunities across multiple nursery settings in Essex while working with a dedicated consultant who understands your preferences and availability.

All candidates will complete our onboarding and registration process before being put forward for work. This will be arranged through either a Microsoft Teams call or an in-person meeting.

What You Can Expect From Teacheractive

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process.

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).

CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.

Market-leading rates of pay.

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees.

Apply Today – Join Our Essex Team

If you're a Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or someone with experience working with children and you're looking for flexible agency work across Essex, I'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're available for a few shifts a week, looking for full-time hours or interested in longer-term opportunities, get in touch to discuss your availability, preferred locations and experience.

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Get in touch today and take the next step in your Early Years career with TeacherActive!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment