Nursery Nurse Maidenhead

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

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in Maidenhead is seeking a Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5, plan activities, and support their development in a safe environment. This position offers flexible hours and potential for permanent employment. Ideal for those with a passion for early childhood education and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates / annual salary

Flexible hours

Opportunity for permanent employment

Supportive management

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Reliability and passion for supporting young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education following the EYFS framework.
• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment following safeguarding procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Childcare knowledge

Understanding of the EYFS framework

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Location: Maidenhead
Contract: Temporary, Permanent, or Temp-to-Perm
Hours: Flexible shifts available (Part-time or Full-time)

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner to join our team in Maidenhead. You will work within a welcoming early years setting to support children aged 0–5, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and positive learning environment.

This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible temporary work, as well as candidates seeking a long-term full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education following the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, following safeguarding procedures
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to daily routines

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or working towards)
• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Reliability and a passion for supporting young children

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates / annual salary
• Flexible hours to suit your schedule (great for temporary workers)
• Opportunity for permanent employment
• Supportive management and a friendly team
• Ongoing training and career 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.
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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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