Nursery Nurse

GSL Education; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Network of Kent schools

Professional development

Dedicated consultants

Registration and onboarding

Job summary

GSL Education Kent are seeking a qualified Nursery Nurse to join a welcoming school in Maidstone. This full-time, long-term supply role offers daily pay between £94 and £115 depending on experience, with ASAP start.

You must hold Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare, have nursery or childcare experience, and be committed to safeguarding and DBS checks. You will work with teachers to deliver engaging activities and support children's development in a caring, inclusive

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare.
• Experience in a nursery, early years environment, or childcare setting.
• Demonstrate passion for supporting young children's development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate learning and play activities.
• Provide attentive care to children throughout the school day.
• Encourage development in communication, social, emotional and physical areas.
• Support each child's learning in line with their needs and interests.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents/carers.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and child protection policies.

Skills

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

DBS Update Service

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Nursery Nurse

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £94 - £115 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Supply

Are you a qualified Nursery Nurse with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and a genuine passion for supporting young children's development?

Do you have the nurturing approach, patience, and enthusiasm needed to create a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and thrive?

If so, GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you! We are currently seeking a dedicated Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join a welcoming school in Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Nurse who enjoys working with early years children and wants to play an important role in their early education and development.

The school provides a caring and inclusive environment where children's wellbeing, learning, and development are at the heart of everything they do. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide engaging activities and high-quality care. The successful Nursery Nurse will help children develop their communication, social, physical, and early learning skills while encouraging confidence and independence.

As a Nursery Nurse, you will be expected to:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning and play activities.
• Provide attentive care and support to children throughout the school day.
• Encourage children's communication, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Support individual children's learning and development in line with their needs and interests.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, staff, and parents/carers.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive nursery environment.
• Follow all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures.

To be considered for this Nursery Nurse role, candidates must:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Have previous experience working within a nursery, early years, school, or childcare setting.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be patient, caring, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
• Have an Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Access to a wide network of schools and early years settings across Kent.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultants who will support you throughout your placement.
• A straightforward registration and onboarding process.

Please be advised that this Nursery Nurse role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.