Nursery Nurse

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Nursery Nurse for its Playdays Day Nursery. The role involves caring for children aged 0-4 years and supporting their development in a collaborative team environment. Applicants must have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and enjoy engaging with children.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Further training opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Work placement experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Understanding of the Childcare Act 2009 and Ofsted standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children aged 0-4 years.
• Meeting children’s physical and developmental needs.
• Collaborating with a team to provide services.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

NNEB / BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education

GCSE English Grade C or equivalent

Job description

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

Do you have a passion for working with children?

Playdays Day Nursery at The James Cook University Hospital is looking to recruit a Nursery Nurse for hours per week, Monday to Friday, in our 86-place Nursery.

The Nursery operates from 06:45 to 18:00, and staff work within these hours.

Applicants should have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and enjoy engaging with children’s development, even if it gets messy.

Main duties of the job

• Caring for children aged 0-4 years.
• Meeting children’s physical and developmental needs.
• Collaborating with a team to provide services to NHS staff.
• Building relationships with children and their parents or carers.
• Coordinating with external agencies to support children’s needs.

Please note the post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to new staff, including sessions like "Your Leadership Impact" and "Service Improvement for Beginners." Additional training opportunities are available through the Leadership and Improvement Team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NNEB / BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent.
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the Childcare Act 2009, safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Experience

• Work placement experience in a childcare setting.

DBS Checks

Candidates will need to pay for their DBS check, deducted from the first salary.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Trust promotes equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and supporting inclusive employment practices.

For applicants with special requirements, contact our team via email.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from eligible candidates. Non-UK candidates require sponsorship unless they have another legal right to work. Details on sponsorship and visa options are provided, including the Health and Care Worker visa and Skilled Worker visa.

Applicants should provide accurate immigration status details and ensure they meet visa requirements before applying.

The Trust encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza.

Vacancy closing dates may be earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Applicants will be contacted via the email provided in their application.

Existing employees on the Redeployment Register will be prioritized for interviews.