Job Description
Nursery Nurse - Baby Room Focus
Location: Doncaster
Salary: from £13ph
Hours: 4 days per week 8:00am to 4:30pm (one 5:30pm finish)
The Role
Big Yellow Door Nursery is looking to welcome a passionate Nursery Nurse to the team ahead of an exciting summer expansion.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high quality, nurturing setting with an outstanding reputation for care, consistency and staff retention.
With a growing waiting list, the nursery is expanding its baby room provision, making this an ideal role for candidates who are confident and experienced working with babies and early years development.
Why Join Big Yellow Door?
• Exceptionally low staff turnover
• Strong, supportive leadership with a clear vision
• Funded ongoing training through the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
• Opportunity to develop skills in additional needs and medical care
• Calm, well structured environment with excellent staff to child ratios
• A setting that genuinely prioritises quality of care
Key Responsibilities
• Provide outstanding care and learning opportunities for children, particularly within the baby room
• Work in line with the EYFS framework, supporting all 7 areas of learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintain exceptional safeguarding standards at all times
• Contribute to a warm, engaging and stimulating environment
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• 3 years’ experience within an Early Years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding Level 2/3
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• A genuine passion for working with children and delivering high standards of care
Desirable:
• Background in medical or nursing care
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Experience in baby room settings
Additional Information
• 4 day working week for improved work life balance
• Generous fixed holiday periods: 1 week in August, 2 weeks at Christmas, additional leave available flexibly
• Open and engaging hiring process, including open mornings and team interaction