Nursery Nurse

TeacherActive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in South East London is seeking a Nursery Nurse to join our friendly early years team. You will support children aged 0-5 with caring, creative activities and help deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

This temporary, on-site role offers an opportunity to work with a supportive team and develop professionally within a growing nursery group; commitment to safeguarding and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 EY Educator qualification or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of EYFS.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s learning and development through play-based experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate observations and records of children’s progress.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience in nursery

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Nursery Nurse

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: SE10 0SH

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 18 Oct 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Unqualified staff member to join our friendly early years team in South East London. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children, a creative approach to learning, and the ability to provide high-quality care and education in a nurturing environment.

As a valued member of our nursery team, you will play a key role in supporting the development, wellbeing, and early learning of children aged 0–5, helping them to reach their full potential in line with the EYFS framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s learning and development through play-based experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate observations and records of children’s progress.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent).
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic nature.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Us

• Supportive management and a welcoming team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing nursery group.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and recognition schemes.
• Convenient South East London location with good transport links.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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