Nursery Nurse
Job description
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Are you ready to inspire and support young learners every day? Reeson Education are delighted to recruit a passionate Nursery Nurse to join a team of lovely nurseries in Southwark. This role offers flexible working, including full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc daily supply opportunities.
Role: Nursery Nurse-
Support children's learning and development in line with EYFS as a committed Nursery Nurse.
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Assist in planning and delivering engaging, hands-on activities as a proactive Nursery Nurse.
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Observe, assess, and record children's progress to provide valuable feedback as a dedicated Nursery Nurse.
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Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children as a reliable Nursery Nurse.
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Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is essential for this Nursery Nurse role.
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Previous experience working in nursery or early years settings as an experienced Nursery Nurse.
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Strong understanding of EYFS and early years development as an effective Nursery Nurse.
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Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills as a confident Nursery Nurse.
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Competitive pay of £13.69-£15.87 per hour for your work as a Nursery Nurse.
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Flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc daily supply as a Nursery Nurse.
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Join welcoming nurseries where your contribution as a Nursery Nurse is highly valued.
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Ongoing support and professional development to help you grow as a Nursery Nurse.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant early years setting as a Nursery Nurse, helping children develop key skills and confidence. If you are a qualified Nursery Nurse with a passion for childcare, you will enjoy flexible working, make a meaningful difference every day, and be part of a dedicated team in Southwark. Apply now to secure your role as a Nursery Nurse with Reeson Education!
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification prominently as this is essential for the role
📊 Quantify your nursery experience: "Supported 15 children aged 2-4 across 3 EYFS areas of learning"
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS knowledge and how you've implemented it in previous settings
🎯 Mention your flexibility with working patterns as they offer full-time, part-time, and supply options
🤝 Showcase specific examples of planning engaging activities and observing child development
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- •Implemented EYFS framework across 4 key areas of learning for 18 children aged 2-4, achieving 95% developmental milestone targets
- •Planned and delivered 25+ weekly sensory activities supporting fine motor skills development, resulting in improved school readiness
- •Conducted daily observations and assessments for 12 children, providing detailed progress reports to parents every 6 weeks
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reeson Education's commitment to flexible nursery roles in Southwark aligns perfectly with my childcare career goals. With my Level 3 childcare qualification and EYFS expertise, I am well-positioned to support young learners' development across your network of nurseries.
My background in early years settings has equipped me with strong observation and assessment skills, enabling me to plan engaging activities that meet individual children's developmental needs while maintaining safe, nurturing environments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily practice?
- ›Describe your approach to observing and assessing children's development
- ›What methods do you use to plan age-appropriate activities?
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding procedures are followed?
- ›Explain how you would support a child who is struggling with social development
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt an activity for different learning needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to support a child
- ›Give an example of how you've communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress
- ›Tell me about a challenging behaviour situation and how you handled it
- ›Describe a time when you showed flexibility in your working approach
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt an activity for different learning needs
Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to support a child