Nursery Nurse
Job description
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Level 3 Nursery Nurse - Wigan - Full-Time - Immediate Start
Are you a qualified and passionate Nursery Nurse ready to take on a new challenge in a nurturing early years setting?
Do you hold a Level 3 qualification and want to make a real impact in the lives of young children?
We're working with a well-established nursery in Wigan that is looking for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join their team. This is a full-time position starting ASAP, ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting early childhood development in a safe, fun, and engaging environment.
The Role:-
Job Title: Nursery Nurse - Level 3
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Location: Wigan
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Start Date: Immediate
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Contract: Full-Time (part-time considered)
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Salary: Competitive - based on qualifications and experience
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Supporting children aged 0-5 in their learning and development
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Planning and delivering age-appropriate, stimulating activities
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Providing emotional and physical care in line with EYFS standards
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Working closely with parents and carers to build strong relationships
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Ensuring a safe, clean, and inclusive nursery environment
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Monitoring and recording children's progress and behaviours
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A Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent)
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Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting
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A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
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Team player with good communication skills
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A current DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
If you're a passionate Level 3 Nursery Nurse looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Wigan, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
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.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. 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 England.
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Lead with your Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification at the top of your CV—this is a non-negotiable requirement and should be prominently displayed with the awarding body and date achieved.
📊 Quantify your nursery experience: instead of "supported children's development", write "Supported 15+ children aged 0-5 across multiple year groups, planning and delivering 20+ weekly activities in line with EYFS standards".
🎯 Highlight your EYFS compliance knowledge explicitly—mention specific areas you've worked with (e.g. "Communication and Language", "Physical Development") to show depth of understanding.
🔐 Confirm your DBS status prominently: state "Current DBS clearance on the Update Service" or "Eligible for DBS application" to remove any recruitment friction.
🤝 Include examples of parent engagement and relationship-building in your experience section—the advert emphasises working closely with parents and carers, so demonstrate this with concrete examples (e.g. "Maintained daily communication logs with parents; organised termly progress meetings").
Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Can you describe how you plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that align with the EYFS framework, and give an example of an activity you've designed for children aged 0-5?
- ›How do you monitor and record children's progress and behaviour in line with EYFS standards, and what systems or tools have you used to do this?
- ›Walk us through your understanding of safeguarding in an early years setting and how you ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive nursery environment.
- ›How do you support children's emotional and physical care needs, and can you give an example of how you've responded to a child's specific care requirement?
- ›What experience do you have working with parents and carers, and how do you build strong relationships with families in a nursery setting?
Behavioural
- ›Tell us about a time when you've had to manage a challenging behaviour or situation with a child—how did you handle it and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe your approach to working as part of a nursery team. Can you give an example of how you've collaborated with colleagues to support children's learning?
- ›Why are you passionate about working in early years, and what motivates you to support young children's development?
- ›Tell us about a time when you've had to adapt your approach or activities because children weren't engaged—how did you respond?
- ›How do you stay up to date with best practice in early years education, and can you give an example of something new you've learned or implemented in your practice?