Qualified Nursery Nurse

Shiraka; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Nursery in Wallingford is actively seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse to join their team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will provide play and learning opportunities for children, ensure smooth nursery operations, and support both trainees and children. This position offers excellent career opportunities and further training to enhance professional development, within a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Excellent career opportunities and support

Further training if required

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience with toddlers or preschool children preferred.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act and EYFS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily activities for children.
• Ensure policies and routines are followed.
• Act as a role model for other staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Initiative

Communication with children

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are currently working with a Nursery in Wallingford to recruit a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse to join them on a permanent basis. This 60-place Nursery is open 51 weeks a year and operates from 07:30 to 18:00.

The right candidate will have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification, and 12 months of experience would be an advantage, although not necessary as full training will be provided.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours a week over 4 days, giving you a day off each week. If you are looking for a nursery that offers plenty of opportunities to progress and maximize your potential, then this may be a great opportunity for you.

Nursery Nurse Duties include but are not limited to:

• Viewing planning sheets and record keeping of all staff in your room
• Ensuring routines are followed and run smoothly
• Implementing new decisions in the room at all times
• Following all policies and procedures
• Being an excellent role model to other staff in your room

Nursery Nurse Requirements:

• Experience providing play and learning opportunities for children
• Good interpersonal skills, organized and efficient
• Ability to support trainees through mentoring and coaching
• Acting as Key-worker and observing children
• Knowledge of the Children’s Act
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool children
• Good communication skills with children and parents
• Ability to interact well with children and use initiative
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and the EYFS

On offer:

• 28 days holiday
• Excellent career opportunities and support
• Further training if required
• Support and guidance for career development