Nursery Nurse

Toad Hall Nursery; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Company bonus

Long service awards

Christmas party

Extra holiday

Childcare discount

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse to care for children from 3 months to pre-school. The role includes delivering fun, safe activities and building trusting relationships with families in a busy nursery environment.

We welcome NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, EYFS knowledge, and commitment to safeguarding and records. The role can be full-time or part-time, with a DBS check required, and a range of benefits including staff bonuses, long service awards, and 50%

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Understanding of the EYFS Framework for planning activities.
• Experience in planning, observation and keeping records.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care for children aged 0–5 with the team.
• Follow nursery policies to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Use knowledge and creativity to plan engaging activities.
• Build relationships with children and communicate with parents.
• Make every working day enjoyable and safe.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Planning & observation

Enthusiasm for children

DBS check ready

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Job description

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.

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 for Nursery Nurse is up to £30,804.80 per annum

**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.

We offer the following benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• 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

Key tasks and 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!

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.

Job requirements

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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On-site

• Walton on Thames

£29,723.2 - £30,804.8 per yearOperationsPart-time, Permanent