Nursery Nurse

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational staffing agency in Bedford is looking for an experienced Nursery Nurse to support young learners in their early education journey. The role requires a qualified professional with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and proven experience in a Nursery setting. You will be responsible for nurturing children, delivering quality care, and working closely with teachers. Competitive weekly pay and opportunities for training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to dedicated consultant

Opportunities for CPD training

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Proven experience working in Nursery or Early Years settings is essential.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development principles.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play and structured activities.
• Deliver high-quality care in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Observe and document children's development.
• Build strong relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Experience in a Nursery or Early Years setting

Understanding of the EYFS curriculum

Nurturing approach

Reliability

Proactivity

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Job Title : Nursery Nurse

Location : Bedford

Start Date : January 2026

Contract Type : Full-Time (Term-Time Only)

Contract Review : February 2026 (before half term)

Are you a nurturing, energetic, and skilled qualified Nursery Nurse looking for a new role from January?

One of our welcoming Bedford primary schools is seeking an experienced and fully qualified Early Years practitioner (Level 3 or above) to join their thriving Nursery team and support their youngest learners as they begin their education journey.

This school offers a warm, supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore, play, and flourish and they’re looking for someone who can bring creativity, patience, and a deep understanding of early childhood development.

What the school is looking for :

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification (essential)
• Proven experience in a Nursery or Early Years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development
• A calm, positive, and nurturing approach
• Someone proactive, reliable, and confident supporting a busy EYFS team

Your role will include :

• Supporting learning through play and structured activities
• Delivering high-quality care and maintaining a safe, stimulating environment
• Working closely with the class teacher and EYFS lead
• Observing, recording, and feeding back on children’s development
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Why join Teaching Personnel :

• Competitive weekly pay, paid to your scale
• Access to your own dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for CPD, including EYFS-specific training
• A wide choice of roles across the local area

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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