Nursery Nurse - Wavertree

Nursery Nurse Position – Wavertree

Location: Wavertree, L15
Role: Nursery Nurse
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: April 2026

A well-established and highly regarded nursery in Wavertree is seeking to appoint a Nursery Nurse from April 2026. The nursery provides exceptional early years education and care for children aged 1 to 4, offering a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment designed to support each child’s growth and development.

Role Overview

As a Nursery Nurse, you will play an essential role in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging setting for the children. Working closely with our dedicated team, you will support learning, encourage social interaction, and promote the overall well-being of each child. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment to child development will help ensure a positive experience for both children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support children’s physical, social, and cognitive development.
• Provide personalised care to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Foster a warm, welcoming environment that encourages positive relationships between children, staff, and parents.
• Observe, monitor, and record children’s behaviour, progress, and development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised classroom in line with health and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement curriculum plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents, keeping them informed about their child’s activities, progress, and any concerns.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience within a nursery or early years education setting.
• Sound understanding of early childhood development and best practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A caring, patient, and nurturing nature, with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Basic first aid and safeguarding training (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Employee incentives and benefits.
• Opportunities to continue growing and developing within early years education.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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