Nursery Nurse
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Nursery Nurse
Location: Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£13.70 per hour
Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access
Join the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference
Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? At [Employer hidden], we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.
Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Nursery Nurse to our friendly and dedicated team in Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom . Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role).
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with best practices in early years education
- A positive, can-do attitude towards problem solving.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
- Current paediatric first aid certificate
- Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given)
- Current food hygiene certificate
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Qualified Nursery Nurse, you will:
- Work as part of a team and provide a home from home environment for all children
- Keep and maintain accurate records and reports
- Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
- Support the Room Leader to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and Education across the setting
Responsibilities:
- Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues
- Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop
- Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised
- Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
- Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations
- Be always available for your Key Children, having a responsibility for your children’s care and development
- Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face to face meetings or report writing
- Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
- Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm
Why Join [Employer hidden]?
At [Employer hidden], we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.
Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours and flexible shift options
Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
- A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
- ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
- Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your [Employer hidden] Journey?
To apply for the Qualified Nursery Nurse position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button complete the application form and include your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with [Employer hidden]!
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.