Nursery Nurse - Crawley

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our friendly team and help create a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

About the Role

As a Nursery Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality childcare and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the nursery. You'll act as a role model within the Early Years team, ensuring that every child's individual needs are met and that families feel welcomed, informed, and supported.

This role is varied and hands‑on - perfect for someone enthusiastic about early years education and dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for children.

🌱 Key Responsibilities

Early Years Practice

• Deliver high‑quality care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Act as a key person, observing, planning, and evaluating children's development.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication.
• Support room initiatives and contribute to nursery development projects.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent safeguarding practice.
• Support and work towards achieving high standards in room audits and inspections.

People & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively within the team, promoting equality, inclusion, and respect.
• Assist with staff induction and support colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
• Help the management team maintain staffing ratios at all times.

Health & Safety

• Follow all health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices.
• Proactively identify and manage risks within the nursery environment.

Family Experience & Marketing

• Support open days, events, and marketing activities as needed.
• Contribute positively to show rounds by presenting a professional and welcoming environment.
• Participate in social media and promotional activities when required.

Environment & Maintenance

• Look after equipment and resources, reporting any issues promptly.
• Ensure supplies and materials are well‑stocked and readily available.

🎓 Person Specification

Essential

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
• Awareness of Ofsted requirements
• Experience working in a team
• Customer service experience
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation
• Safeguarding training
• Paediatric first aid
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a similar role

🟦 Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide proof of right to work in the UK
• Complete a suitability declaration
• Undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Provide two satisfactory references
• Submit a certificate of good conduct if applicable (for those who have lived abroad)

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