Nursery Nurse

At Zero2Five, our Client is looking to employ a Qualified Nursery Nurse for their quality Nursery based near Burnley. The successful candidate must be passionate, enthusiastic and driven, and will play an essential role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s physical, emotional, and social growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their individual needs and well-being are met.
• Support the planning and delivery of a stimulating curriculum, incorporating both child-initiated and adult-led activities.
• Engage children in a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences that promote their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records, and sharing feedback with parents and senior staff members.
• Safeguarding the children, including caring for them and supervising them at all times.
• Proactively contribute to the planning and preparation of activities, ensuring they meet the needs and interests of individual children.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a welcoming and organized learning environment, ensuring resources, materials, and equipment are accessible and well-maintained.
• Stay informed about current best practices, theories, and research in early childhood education, continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a recognized early childhood education qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3, CACHE Level 2 or 3, or equivalent)
• Experience working with young children in an early years setting is desirable, especially working with Baby and Toddler ages.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and safeguarding practices in an early years setting.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Salary
• Work in a supportive and friendly environment
• Benefit Package that will be discussed at interview
• Free Parking
• Future training and career progression
• Great holiday entitlement

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up-to-date CV to ollie@zero2five.co.uk