Nursery Nurse - Level 3

Teaching Personnel; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated early years agency in High Wycombe is seeking a passionate Nursery Nurse to create a stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality care, planning engaging activities, and building positive relationships with children and families. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a nursery setting. This temporary position offers ongoing training within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Supportive, friendly team environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting is preferred.
• Understanding of EYFS framework is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for children in line with EYFS curriculum.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities promoting learning.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Passion for early childhood development

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

We are a warm, welcoming and nurturing early years agency dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged from 3 months – 5 years. We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture and our commitment to helping every child thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, energetic and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood development and able to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for children in line with EYFS curriculum
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote learning and development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain accurate observations and records of children’s progress
• Ensure the nursery environment is clean, safe and well‑organised
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting (preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of EYFS framework
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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