Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our friendly team and help create a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.
About the Role
As a Nursery Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality childcare and supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery. You'll act as a role model within the Early Years team, ensuring that every child's individual needs are met and that families feel welcomed, informed, and supported.
This role is varied and hands-on - perfect for someone enthusiastic about early years education and dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for children.
?? Key Responsibilities
Early Years Practice
* Deliver high-quality care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Act as a key person, observing, planning, and evaluating children's development.
* Build strong partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication.
* Support room initiatives and contribute to nursery development projects.
* Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent safeguarding practice.
* Support and work towards achieving high standards in room audits and inspections.
People & Teamwork
* Work collaboratively within the team, promoting equality, inclusion, and respect.
* Assist with staff induction and support colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
* Help the management team maintain staffing ratios at all times.
Health & Safety
* Follow all health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices.
* Proactively identify and manage risks within the nursery environment.
Family Experience & Marketing
* Support open days, events, and marketing activities as needed.
* Contribute positively to show rounds by presenting a professional and welcoming environment.
* Participate in social media and promotional activities when required.
Environment & Maintenance
* Look after equipment and resources, reporting any issues promptly.
* Ensure supplies and materials are well-stocked and readily available.
?? Person Specification
Essential
* Full and relevant Early Years qualification
* Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
* Awareness of Ofsted requirements
* Experience working in a team
* Customer service experience
* Good understanding of health & safety
* Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation
* Safeguarding training
* Paediatric first aid
* Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Desirable
* Previous experience working in a similar role
?? Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to:
* Provide proof of right to work in the UK
* Complete a suitability declaration
* Undergo an enhanced DBS check
* Provide two satisfactory references
* Submit a certificate of good conduct if applicable (for those who have lived abroad)
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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