Nursery Nurse

Teach Now; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced baby room

Competitive hourly rate £15–£17

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a passionate Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join a warm, welcoming nursery in Watford, caring for babies aged 0–2 years and contributing to early development.

You will work 40 hours per week on rotating shifts (7:30am–4:30pm or 9:30am–6:30pm) alongside an experienced team, with DBS clearance to support safeguarding commitments and equality in care.

Qualifications

• Providing outstanding care for babies aged 0–2 in a Level 3 nursery role.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS standards.
• Completing observations, assessments and progress tracking for each child.
• Supporting children with personal care routines and wellbeing.
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Working with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding care, learning opportunities and emotional support for babies aged 0–2
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Completing observations, assessments and progress tracking
• Supporting children with personal care routines
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating environment

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Baby care

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Nursery Nurse

Job description

Nursery Nurse (Level 3) – Baby Room (0–2 Years)

Teach Now is delighted to be recruiting a passionate and nurturing Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join a warm, welcoming nursery in Watford, serving the Hertfordshire community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who thrives in a caring, child-centred environment and has a particular love for working with babies aged 0–2 years.

The nursery caters for around 30 children, with approximately 20 in the baby room, creating a lively yet supportive setting where high-quality care and early development are at the heart of everything they do. You’ll work 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern (7:30am–4:30pm or 9:30am–6:30pm), alongside an experienced and friendly team.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing outstanding care, learning opportunities and emotional support for babies aged 0–2
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Completing observations, assessments and progress tracking
• Supporting children with personal care routines
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating environment

Why Join This Nursery?

• Competitive hourly rate of £15–£17
• Supportive leadership and welcoming team culture
• Well-resourced baby room with a strong focus on child development
• A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in a child’s earliest years

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.