Nursery Nurse

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Unqualified staff member to join our friendly early years team in South East London. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children, a creative approach to learning, and the ability to provide high-quality care and education in a nurturing environment.

As a valued member of our nursery team, you will play a key role in supporting the development, wellbeing, and early learning of children aged 0–5, helping them to reach their full potential in line with the EYFS framework
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• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s learning and development through play-based experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate observations and records of children’s progress.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies and procedures.

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic nature.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

• Supportive management and a welcoming team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing nursery group.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and recognition schemes.
• Convenient South East London location with good transport links.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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