Job summary
Join our outstanding Early Years Team.

St Thomas' Day Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 3 Nursery Nurse to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional childcare and early years education for children aged 0-5 years.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young children's development and well-being within a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment. As a valued member of our nursery team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, helping children thrive and reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play.
• Observe, monitor, and record children's progress and developmental milestones.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment.
• Promote children's health, well-being, independence, and confidence.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and professional nursery team.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
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.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid certificate

Experience
Essential

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare requirements
• Experience of working with children with SEND

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of Safeguarding children policy and procedure in accordance with statutory requirements
• Good IT skill
• Ability to work in partnership with parents

Desirable

• An awareness of local and national childcare strategies
• Knowledge of sign language

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer contact details
Contact: Senior Deputy Manager & Deputy Manager, Karon Grant & Irene Pinto
Email: Irene.pinto@nhs.net
Phone: 02071886449

Closing date: 01 November 2026
Reference number: 196-A&C1430

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