Nursery Nurse

Job Description

Spring Grove Nursery is situated in the Heart of West Derby. We thrive on our Children Learning and Developing with a Committed and Highly Educated Staff Team.

Spring Grove Nursery is currently recruiting for a Full time Nursery Nurse working 5 days per week 42.5 Hours

You must be qualified NVQ Level 3 Childcare to apply for this role.

Essential Experience Required;

• Provide high-quality childcare
• To have an up to date knowledge of the EYFS
• To be self-motivated and enthusiastic
• To Safeguarding all Babies and Young Children within your care.
• To show commitment and dedication to our Nursery
• To be inclusive for all Babies, Young Children and Families
• To Observe and Plan for Children's Development
• To understand and implement the Characteristics of Effective Learning
• To be able to work as a team and show a can do attitude.
• To be able to build strong bonds with your key children and their parents.

Requirements and qualifications of a Nursery Nurse Level 3 role:

• Level 3 Qualification or above; CACHE, BTEC or NVQ in childcare
• At Least 3 Years Childcare Experience in a Nursery Setting
• Ideally, you must live within a 20-minute commutable distance
• Understanding of play-based approach to children’s learning and development
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• To be able to display consistent good practise and work in a positive manner.
• For your passion of childcare to be shown through day-to-day activities.
• Excellent communication skills
• to have had experience with children aged 1-5 years.
• To be able to show a willing and can–do attitude.

Specific tasks
• To support children throughout indoor and outdoor activities and to be enthusiastic throughout child-led based play
• To support children during meal times and ensure mealtimes are a sociable time for the children
• Provide our children with comfort, warmth and a safe environment
• Supporting children with hand washing and drying and a self-service routine

Staff

• To be able to work as part of a team
• To support parent partnerships effectively
• Attending all appraisals, supervisions, staff meetings and training to support self-development tasks

Training
• To undergo regular training to support staff development and the safety of all children
• Paediatric First Aid
• Safeguarding
• Prevent Duty
• FGM
• British Values
• Health and Safety
• Food and Hygiene

Safeguarding and the welfare of the children is paramount at Spring Grove and you must do all you can do to ensure these are met at all times