Nursery Nurse

TeacherActive • Temporary • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • 14h ago

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent).
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).

Why Join Us

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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

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