Level 3 Nursery Nurse

Tinies; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery in Reading is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Nurse for a full-time role. Responsibilities include safeguarding children, maintaining high childcare standards, and working closely with parents. The role requires a recognised Level 3 qualification in childcare, with benefits including 31 days holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank and public holidays

All mandatory training including Paediatric First Aid

Attendance bonus for no sickness absence

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Experience in childcare roles preferable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care essential.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Maintaining standards of hygiene and safety.
• Working as a key person and ensuring individual needs are met.

Skills

Childcare

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification (NNEB, B-TEC, NVQ 3, Level 3 EYE)

Job description

Job Description

A nursery in Reading is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join their team!

Full Time role: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm

Salary: up to £28,000 per annum

Qualification required: A RECOGNISED LEVEL 3 CHILDCARE QUALIFICATION - NNEB, B-TEC, NVQ 3, LEVEL 3 EYE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION. OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO COMPARISON BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Benefits: 31 days holiday including bank and public holidays, all mandatory training including Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Fire Safety, and Food Hygiene.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, sharing this commitment.
• Providing a warm and caring environment, maintaining high standards of childcare.
• Being a good role model for other practitioners to promote high standards of professional practice.
• Working with room leaders to deliver the relevant curriculum in line with current legislation.
• Working as a key person for a group of children, ensuring individual needs are met, and keeping relevant records and learning journals up to date.
• Delivering suitable experiences to meet individual needs, including adaptations for inclusive practice and promoting challenge where appropriate.
• Partnering with parents/carers, recognizing them as the children's prime educators.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, reporting issues promptly.
• Supporting and guiding other practitioners.
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR regulations.
• Respecting privacy and confidentiality, complying with legal requirements.

Options for Hours

Option 1: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, 43.75 hours/week, with an attendance bonus of up to £90/month for no sickness absence the previous month.

Option 2: Monday to Friday, shift pattern 8am-5pm/8:30am-5:30pm or 9am-6pm, 38.75 hours/week. Options can be discussed prior to employment.