Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner

Right Education Ltd; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Birthday off

Enhanced sick pay

Pension contributions

Freshly prepared lunches

Job summary

Right Education Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a Nursery Nurse to join an established Kindergarten and Prep provision in a highly regarded independent school. You will work with an experienced team to provide high-quality care and learning through purposeful play and daily routines.

You will support children's development, observe progress and contribute to records, and ensure safeguarding and well-being are at the forefront of daily practice.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification.
• Experience working with babies or young children in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Observe progress and contribute to developmental records.
• Support mealtimes, personal care and daily nursery routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, welfare and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Nurse - Independent School

Full-Time | Permanent Position | Competitive Salary | Start ASAP

Right Education is working with a highly regarded independent school to appoint Nursery Nurses for its established Kindergarten and Prep provision.

This is a lovely opportunity to join a warm, well-resourced setting where children receive exceptional care and staff are genuinely valued. The school has an excellent reputation locally, and the people we have previously placed there have consistently spoken positively about the working environment, leadership and support they receive.

The role will involve providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for young children, helping them feel secure, confident and excited to learn. You will work alongside an experienced team to support children's development through purposeful play, engaging activities and well-established daily routines.

The role will include:

• Supporting children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
• Observing children's progress and contributing to developmental records
• Supporting mealtimes, personal care and daily nursery routines
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Following the setting's safeguarding, welfare and health and safety procedures

We would like to hear from applicants who:

• Hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification
• Have experience working with babies or young children in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child-centred practice
• Are warm, dependable and confident working as part of a team
• Take genuine pride in providing excellent care and learning experiences

The school offers:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Enhanced sick pay and pension contributions
• Freshly prepared lunches, snacks and treats during the working day
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• An attractive, well-resourced working environment
• The opportunity to join one of the region's most highly regarded independent schools

A current member of Right Education told us:

“It's such a lovely nursery and the staff are really well looked after.”