Nursery Nurse

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider near Burnley seeks a Qualified Nursery Nurse to create a nurturing environment that supports children's growth. Responsibilities include delivering learning opportunities and ensuring health and safety. The ideal candidate holds a recognized early childhood education qualification and has experience with young children. This position offers a supportive work environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Very Competitive Salary

Supportive work environment

Benefit Package

Free Parking

Future training and career progression

Great holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an early years setting is desirable.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care.
• Support the planning and delivery of a stimulating curriculum.
• Observe and assess children's progress.

Skills

Passion for child development

Ability to create a nurturing environment

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognized early childhood education qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)

Job description

Nursery Nurse

At Zero2Five, our Client is looking to employ a Qualified Nursery Nurse for their quality Nursery based near Burnley. The successful candidate must be passionate, enthusiastic and driven, and will play an essential role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children's physical, emotional, and social growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their individual needs and well-being are met.
• Support the planning and delivery of a stimulating curriculum, incorporating both child-initiated and adult-led activities.
• Engage children in a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences that promote their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records, and sharing feedback with parents and senior staff members.
• Safeguarding the children, including caring for them and supervising them at all times.
• Proactively contribute to the planning and preparation of activities, ensuring they meet the needs and interests of individual children.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a welcoming and organized learning environment, ensuring resources, materials, and equipment are accessible and well-maintained.
• Stay informed about current best practices, theories, and research in early childhood education, continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a recognized early childhood education qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3, CACHE Level 2 or 3, or equivalent)
• Experience working with young children in an early years setting is desirable, especially working with Baby and Toddler ages.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and safeguarding practices in an early years setting.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Salary
• Work in a supportive and friendly environment
• Benefit Package that will be discussed at interview
• Free Parking
• Future training and career progression
• Great holiday entitlement

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up-to-date CV to [e-mail]