Nursery Nurse

toadhall-nursery; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Walton-on-Thames is looking for a Nursery Nurse to provide high-quality care to children aged 3 months to pre-school. This role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and offers part-time and full-time positions. Responsibilities include collaborating with a team to maintain a nurturing environment, planning activities based on the EYFS framework, and ensuring a fun daily experience for children. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is necessary, and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards

Annual Christmas party

Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

50% staff discount on childcare

Discounts at over 1,500 retailers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning, observation, and record-keeping when caring for nursery-aged children.
• Understanding the EYFS framework for planning activities.
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Come up with new ideas and activities for children.
• Build relationships with children and communicate with parents.
• Make sure every working day is fun!

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

Genuine enthusiasm for working with children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nursery Nurse

Walton-on-Thames - KT12 5NS

Part-time & Full-time positions available

Nursery Nurse

As a Nursery Nurse, you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to pre-school age. You’ll ensure that the children have fun whilst being sensitive and attentive to their individual needs.

Requirements

This role is open to those with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare. Full time (40 hours a week) and part time (20 hours a week) required. We are also recruiting for qualified staff to join our Supply Team on a zero hour contract and lunch cover roles.

Salary

Salary for Nursery Nurse is up to £28,038.40 per annum

Qualifications

• Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

Benefits

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Responsibilities

• Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures.
• Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.
• Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents.
• Making sure every working day is fun!

Additional information

Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment? Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination? If so, we would be excited to discuss our opportunities further with you after receiving your application!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Essential knowledge, skills, experience & qualifications

• Suitable qualifications : an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities
• To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

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