Nursery Nurse

Newpark Childcare; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Healthcare plan

Staff discounts

Pension

Cycle Scheme

Job summary

Newpark Childcare in London is looking for a warm, attentive Nursery Nurse to support high-quality early years care. You’ll help children thrive in a safe, nurturing environment and plan engaging activities.

We offer generous rewards including the London Living Wage and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about Montessori-inspired early education, join our supportive team and help shape children’s formative years.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Early Years Qualification (preferred).
• Experience working with children under 5 – essential.
• Fluent English – essential.
• Flexible, positive approach.
• Creativity and the ability to implement daily activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children under 3.
• Plan and implement creative, engaging activities.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver outstanding care.
• Follow nursery policies and maintain high standards of practice.
• Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within the setting.

Skills

Fluent English

Experience with under 5

Team player

Creativity

Education

Early Years Qualification

Job description

At Newpark Childcare, we know that our team is the foundation of our success. Your dedication, reliability, and hard work allow us to provide children, parents, and colleagues with exceptional care and attention. We also understand that working in early years education is physically demanding, mentally engaging, and sometimes emotionally challenging. That’s why we’re committed to keeping our staff happy, supported, and fulfilled.

We’re proud to be the UK’s first private nursery accredited by the London Living Wage, ensuring that our team is fairly rewarded for their invaluable work.

Working at Newpark means being part of a strong, successful organisation that believes passionately in the importance of children’s formative years and Montessori education. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real difference in children’s lives.

Salary: £15.30 per hour (Level 2) | £16.30 per hour (Level 3) | £14.80 per hour (unqualified)
Hours: Full-time | 4 days/week | 10 hours/day | Permanent, all year round

What You’ll Do

As a Nursery Nurse, you’ll help provide child-led, high-quality early years care, ensuring every child thrives in a safe, nurturing environment. You will:

• Support the learning and development of children under 3
• Plan and implement creative, engaging activities
• Work collaboratively with your team to deliver outstanding care
• Follow nursery policies and procedures while maintaining high standards of practice
• Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within the setting

Why You’ll Love Working at Newpark

We value our staff and offer a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits:

• Competitive pay: £15.30/hour (Level 2) | £16.30/hour (Level 3) | £14.80/hour (unqualified)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – get cash back on healthcare costs
• Free virtual GP
• mProve YOURSELF app – wellbeing support
• Excellent promotion opportunities
• Extra holiday for great attendance (up to 4 extra days/year)
• Loyalty bonuses for length of service (£250–£1,000), with personal gifts at 7 years and holiday contribution at 10 years
• Monthly “Outstanding Newparker” recognition awards
• Bounty Hunter referral scheme (£250–£1,000)
• Shopping discounts and vouchers
• Season Ticket Loan
• Family-friendly benefits including:
• Flexible working arrangements
• 10% childcare staff discount (under 3s, subject to availability)
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Interest-free Childcare Deposit Loan
• Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Workplace pension
• Staff parties and social events
• Paid lunch breaks
• A welcoming, supportive workplace with talented managers and friendly colleagues

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a team member who is warm, attentive, and passionate about children’s development. You will ideally have:

• A full and relevant Early Years Qualification (preferred)
• Experience working with children under 5 – essential
• Fluent English – essential
• A flexible, positive approach
• Creativity and the ability to implement daily activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team
• Willingness to complete a DBS check and provide references

Newpark Childcare is an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo thorough reference and DBS checks.