Nursery Nurse

Connex Education Partnership; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Consultant support

Minimum 16 hours

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Supply Nursery Nurse in Ellesmere Port to support children aged 0–5 across baby, toddler and pre-school rooms. This flexible role offers a minimum of 16 hours per week and pays £13.69–£14.50 per hour, dependent on experience and qualification level.

You will work across a warm, small nursery environment, gaining experience across Merseyside and Cheshire while building trusted relationships with children and families and following EYFS and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 childcare qualification and early years experience.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and a genuine passion for child development.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, professional approach.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5.
• Support engaging play, learning activities and educational programmes in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with nursery colleagues to support daily routines and room organisation.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming learning environment.
• Follow nursery policies, including health and safety, safeguarding and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Paediatric First Aid

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Supply Nursery Nurse

Location: Ellesmere Port, with opportunities across Merseyside and Cheshire | Pay: £13.69–£14.50 per hour | Contract: Flexible supply, shift rota, minimum 16 hours per week

Connex Education is working with a warm, close-knit nursery to recruit a Supply Nursery Nurse in Ellesmere Port. This flexible role is ideal for a caring early years professional who wants to make a positive difference while planning work around their lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to support children aged 0–5 across baby, toddler and pre-school rooms, depending on your experience and interests.

Connex Education Offers

• Pay of £13.69–£14.50 per hour, dependent on experience and qualification level.
• Flexible shift rota work, with a minimum of 16 hours per week available.
• 24/7 access to support from your Connex consultant.
• Opportunities to work around your availability and wider commitments.
• Experience across a range of nursery settings to broaden your early years knowledge and skills.

What’s on Offer

• A supportive, professional team that values your contribution and celebrates success.
• A purposefully small nursery environment where children and families are known well.
• A bespoke, child-led curriculum tailored to each child’s needs, interests and stage of development.
• Strong family partnerships, including Parent Packs and a lending library to encourage a love of reading.

About the Role / Setting

The nursery provides a warm and nurturing environment where trusted relationships are central to everyday practice. Its experienced team includes several long-standing practitioners, creating consistency and stability for children. You will support day-to-day nursery routines, contribute to play-based learning and help children grow into happy, confident and curious learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5.
• Support engaging play, learning activities and educational programmes in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with nursery colleagues to support daily routines and room organisation.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming learning environment.
• Follow nursery policies, including health and safety, safeguarding and hygiene procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum Level 2 relevant childcare qualification and early years experience.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and a genuine passion for child development.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, professional approach.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.