Nursery Nurse

Our client is seeking a Nursery Nurse for their modern and spacious day nursery in Berkshire. It has a great location with good transport links and is within walking distance from the local train station and bus stop. There is a carparking available and several local cafés and bakers which are only a short stroll away.

You will be responsible for creating an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and for supporting the team in ensuring that high quality childcare is provided to all. The Nursery Nurse is a full time 40 hr per week role working with 0-2 year olds.

In addition to a competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay, you will receive a package of benefits including 50% staff discount on childcare places, bonus, high street discounts, excellent training and career development, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and much more. There is a car park available for the team to use.

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with parent and carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents
• Support the Room Leader to ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully embedded into the room, following and implementing the EYFS at all times
• Respond to parent queries or requests in a polite and professional manner, seeking help or signposting parents to the correct person within the nursery as appropriate
• Support with new staff induction into the room, to ensure consistency of care
• To take good care and responsibility for equipment and furniture in the room, ensuring that any issues are flagged appropriately

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience of working in a day nursery
• Relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3
• Understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, safeguarding and paediatric first aid
• Valid DBS check

Nursery People is a specialist recruiter working in nursery staffing. Our consultants are knowledgeable and professional and will be happy to offer information and advice. We are with you every step of the way, providing a supportive and communicative service that we will tailor to your unique needs.

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