Nursery Nurse Level 3

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse for a welcoming primary school in Bexley (DA6). The role involves personal care, planning activities and recording observations, with a September 2026 start date.

The contract is temporary and full-time, 8:00am–4:00pm, term time only, through July 2027, with potential extension or permanency depending on performance. Applicants must have Right to Work in the UK, DBS, and two references.

Qualifications

• CACHE LEVEL 3
• Minimum 1 year Nursery Nurse/ Nursery Assistant experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Responsibilities

• Nursery nurse duties include personal care, planning activities, and tracking observations.
• Support learning through developmentally appropriate activities and play.
• Maintain observations and contribute to progress records for each child.

Skills

Nursery care

Team collaboration

Education

CACHE LEVEL 3

1 year UK Nursery/Nursery Assistant experience

Safeguarding training (last year)

Job description

JOB TITLE - Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse for a Primary school in DA6, Bexley.

The school is a welcoming mainstream primary school with a supportive and approachable senior leadership team, who are committed to staff wellbeing and professional development. As the school continues to grow from strength to strength, it offers excellent opportunities for growth, training and career progression.

The position is open to experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Bexley, DA6
• Position - Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse
• Type of work - Nursery Nurse - personal care, planning activities, tracking observations ect.
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - end of the academic year July 2027
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2027
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 105 per day
• Hours - 8:00am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• CACHE LEVEL 3
• Minimum 1 year Nursery Nurse/ Nursery Assistant experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team