Nursery Nurse
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Nursery Nurse
Key Information
Location: Rayleigh, Essex, United Kingdom Essex SS6 7JQ
Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£13.70 per hour (£27,248 - £28,715.20 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)
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 Kindred 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 Kindred, 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 Rayleigh, Essex, 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 Kindred?
At Kindred, 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 Kindred 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 Kindred!
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.
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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 childcare experience: 'Supported 15 children aged 2-4 years as Key Person for 18 months'
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS knowledge and how you've implemented it in previous settings
🎯 Mention any paediatric first aid certification and safeguarding training you have completed
🤝 Showcase your parent communication skills, particularly if you've used digital platforms like Satchel
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- •Implemented EYFS framework for 12 Key Children aged 2-4 years, achieving 95% positive developmental outcomes across all learning areas
- •Maintained detailed observation records using digital platforms, supporting 8 children's individual learning plans and parent consultations
- •Collaborated with Room Leader to deliver stimulating activities for 20+ children, maintaining outstanding Ofsted standards
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Kindred Nurseries' commitment to creating a 'home from home' environment aligns perfectly with my passion for early years education, which is why I am applying for the Nursery Nurse position in Rayleigh. My Level 3 Childcare qualification and extensive EYFS knowledge make me well-suited to support children's development through play-based learning.
My background in early years education has equipped me with the skills to build meaningful relationships with Key Children, maintain accurate observations, and communicate effectively with parents through digital platforms. I am particularly drawn to your focus on professional development and the supportive team environment.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in daily practice?
- ›Describe your experience with observation and assessment methods for young children
- ›How would you use the Satchel app to communicate with parents effectively?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if you had concerns about a child?
- ›How do you plan age-appropriate activities that support child development?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour from a young child
- ›Describe a situation where you had to communicate difficult information to a parent
- ›How do you handle working as part of a team in a busy nursery environment?
- ›Give an example of when you've had to adapt an activity for children with different needs
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a child's particular interest and built on it
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 manage challenging behaviour from a young child
Describe a situation where you had to communicate difficult information to a parent