Level 2/3 Nursery Nurse – Flexible Shifts & Regular Work

Astro Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

CPD opportunities

Education-led recruitment

Job summary

Astro Education is delighted to be partnering with a Stafford nursery to recruit Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Nurses and Nursery Practitioners for regular ongoing shifts. You will support learning, play and wellbeing, and work flexible hours across full days, mornings or afternoons, with opportunities to work across partner settings in the region.

The ideal candidate is qualified, caring, reliable and adaptable, with safeguarding awareness and a passion for early years development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years Education or another suitable full and relevant qualification.
• Passion for working with babies and young children.
• Caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable.
• Able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Understand safeguarding and children's wellbeing.
• Support children's individual needs and development.
• Work effectively as part of a busy Early Years team.
• Flexible and able to adapt to different rooms, age groups and routines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through play and purposeful activities
• Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment
• Supporting children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development
• Taking part in and supporting age-appropriate activities and learning through play
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence and curiosity
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, sleep and personal care
• Observing children and sharing relevant information with permanent nursery staff
• Building warm, positive and professional relationships with children
• Working collaboratively with Nursery Practitioners, Room Leaders and the wider nursery team
• Following all relevant safeguarding, health and safety and Early Years procedures

Skills

Level 2/3 childcare

Caring & patient

Team player

Flexible

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Astro Education is delighted to be partnering with a Stafford nursery to recruit Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Nurses and Nursery Practitioners for regular ongoing shifts. You will support learning, play and wellbeing, and work flexible hours across full days, mornings or afternoons, with opportunities to work across partner settings in the region.

The ideal candidate is qualified, caring, reliable and adaptable, with safeguarding awareness and a passion for early years development.