Nursery Assistant

Start date: September 2026

Location: Newport

Salary: Minimum £14.25+ per hour

Do you enjoy supporting children and developing children?

Do you have a minimum of Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent?

We are looking for a Level 3 Childcare Qualified NA / Nursery Assistant to work in a Nursery in the Newport area. The position is fulltime, working 5 days a week, 8:30 - 15:30, term time only.

This is a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is a great chance to gain an abundance of experience to add to your CPD and keep everyday exciting.

The ideal NA / Nursery Assistant should have the following:

• At least Level 3 qualified in Childcare
• 6 months experience working with children
• A calm, patient and caring persona
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

The successful Nursery Assistant will be paid a minimum of £13.69 per hour. All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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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.