Nursery Nurse

Our clients is seeking an experienced Nursery Nurse to join their friendly, caring, team. This great setting is a short walk away from the town centre which has a range of amenities, shops and boutiques, and lots of coffee shops and restaurants. The nursery is close to public transport links, with nearby bus stop and train station.

You will be responsible for creating an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and for supporting the team in ensuring that high quality childcare is provided to all. This is a full time 40 hr per week role.

In addition to a competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay, you will receive a package of benefits including 50% staff discount on childcare places, bonus, high street discounts, excellent training and career development, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and much more. There is a car park available for the team to use.

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with parent and carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents
• Support the Room Leader to ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully embedded into the room, following and implementing the EYFS at all times
• Respond to parent queries or requests in a polite and professional manner, seeking help or signposting parents to the correct person within the nursery as appropriate
• Support with new staff induction into the room, to ensure consistency of care
• To take good care and responsibility for equipment and furniture in the room, ensuring that any issues are flagged appropriately

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Nursery Nurse experience of working in a day nursery
• Relevant Early Years qualification – Level  3
• Understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, safeguarding and paediatric first aid
• Valid DBS check

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? For full job details or if you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact Dario Sterling-Dwen on 01932 797993 today. We are a refreshing nursery agency that will strive to help your career blossom. We are Nursery People!