Nursery Nurse

Staff Match; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Nursery Nurse to engage with children under 3 years old. The role involves key worker responsibilities, planning activities, and ensuring children's needs are met in a supportive environment. Opportunities for professional development and generous holiday benefits are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

33 days of holiday per year

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum essential.
• Desirable: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, Paediatric First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Key worker responsibilities for a small group of children.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments.
• Build positive relationships with families and carers.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum

Childcare

Positive behavior management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

A full-time opportunity has arisen for a level 3 Nursery Nurse to join a warm and friendly nursery in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. If you enjoy engaging in exciting activities with children under 3 years of age and have a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, we want to hear from you.

Person Specification:

• NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum and supporting children under 3 years of age
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Nursery Nurse Responsibilities:

1. Key worker responsibilities for a small group of children, ensuring their individual, physical, emotional, and educational needs are met.
2. Conduct regular observations and assessments on key children and plan activities tailored to each child's needs.
3. Build positive relationships with families and carers.
4. Demonstrate inclusive practices and positive behavior management techniques.
5. Comply with all nursery policies and procedures.
6. Work with the EYFS curriculum to promote diversity and deliver learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment.
7. Collaborate closely with the Room Leader to maintain high standards of care, including daily records, checks, sleep charts, nappy changes, and diary sheets.
8. Share responsibility for hygiene and cleanliness, reporting hazards to the nursery manager.
9. Attend monthly staff meetings, training sessions, and events as required.

Benefits:

Opportunities for ongoing professional development and further training. 33 days of holiday per year, including the Christmas closure period, plus a holiday scheme that increases with service and seniority.

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For an immediate interview, please email your up-to-date CV to Staff Match or call (phone number removed).