Nursery Nurse

Location: Chaucer

Nursery Nurse

Location:

Southwark, London, England (on-site)

Pay: £93–£110 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date:

23 November 2026; immediate start available

Contract:

Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours:

Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a Nursery Nurse for an early years opportunity in Southwark. You will support young children’s learning and care, helping them develop language, physical skills and confidence through daily play and routines.

This role suits a qualified practitioner who can respond to children’s interests while keeping their developmental needs in focus. You will contribute observations, introduce suitable activities and provide sensitive care. Positive communication with colleagues and families will be an important part of the role.

Key responsibilities

Support play and conversation that extend children’s language and understanding.

Observe development and contribute to planning appropriate next steps.

Encourage cooperation, self-care and growing independence.

Provide personal care and maintain safe, clean activity spaces.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

A recognised Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification suitable for the role.

Experience with young children and practical knowledge of the EYFS.

A caring, organised approach; paediatric first-aid training is desirable.

Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

Higher rates reflect substantial experience and/or additional relevant training. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Apply with your CV, qualification details and the age groups you have supported in early years.

Email  or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks