Working at St Thomas' Day Nursery is both rewarding and fulfilling, offering the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young children every day. Our nursery is a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive through play, exploration, and positive relationships. As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who are committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early years education. We value teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning, ensuring that every member of staff feels supported, appreciated, and empowered to develop their skills. Together, we create a nurturing environment where both children and staff can achieve their full potential while upholding the values of compassion, inclusivity, and excellence in everything we do.
The Band 3 Nursery Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Working as part of the nursery team, the post holder will support children's learning, development, health, and well-being through play-based activities, observation, assessment, and effective partnership working with parents and professionals.
The role includes maintaining accurate developmental records, contributing to children's progress reviews, promoting independence, safeguarding children at all times, and adhering to nursery policies, health and safety requirements, and legislative standards. The post holder will actively participate in team activities, training, supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of outstanding childcare and education