Nursery Nurse
Job description
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Are you a passionate and dedicated Nursery Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in Cleckheaton? Academics, a leading education recruitment company based in Halifax, is proud to support a fantastic client school in their search for an outstanding Nursery Nurse.
Position: Nursery Nurse
Location: Cleckheaton
Pay: £85 - £100 per day (paid weekly)
Hours: Full-time, long-term contract
We are seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Nurse to join a vibrant and supportive early years team in Cleckheaton. This is a full-time, long-term position. You will be working with young children, helping them develop and grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 2-5 years.
- Support children's development in a stimulating and inclusive environment.
- Plan and implement engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to create a positive learning environment.
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and well-being.
- Competitive daily pay between £85 and £100, paid weekly.
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children.
- A Level 2 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
- A warm, caring, and patient nature with a genuine passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Paediatric First Aid (Preferred)
If you think this role might be for you, please get in touch!
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Level 2 Early Years qualification prominently as this is explicitly required
📊 Quantify your nursery experience: "Supported 15 children aged 2-5 across 3 key areas of EYFS development"
🌐 Emphasise EYFS framework knowledge as the role specifically mentions planning activities in line with this
🎯 Include Paediatric First Aid certification if you have it, as this is listed as preferred
🤝 Showcase collaborative working examples as the role emphasises working with the early years team
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- •Implemented EYFS framework activities for 18 children aged 2-5, achieving 95% developmental milestone targets across communication and physical development areas
- •Maintained detailed progress records for 12 children using observation-based tracking, identifying early intervention needs and supporting 3 children with additional learning requirements
- •Collaborated with 4-person early years team to plan weekly themed activities, resulting in improved engagement levels and positive parent feedback scores of 98%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Nursery Nurse position in Cleckheaton through Academics recruitment. With my Level 2 Early Years qualification and hands-on nursery experience, I am well-equipped to support children aged 2-5 using the EYFS framework in your nurturing environment.
My background in early years education has prepared me to plan engaging developmental activities, maintain accurate progress records, and work collaboratively within established teams to create inclusive learning environments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily activities?
- ›What methods do you use to track children's progress and development?
- ›How do you plan age-appropriate activities for 2-5 year olds?
- ›Describe your approach to safeguarding in an early years setting
- ›How do you create an inclusive environment for all children?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a child overcome a developmental challenge
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other staff members
- ›How do you handle a child who is having difficulty settling into nursery?
- ›Give an example of when you had to communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress
- ›Describe a time when you had to remain patient in a challenging situation with children
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you helped a child overcome a developmental challenge
Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other staff members