Nursery Nurse- Fantastic Lewisham Primary
Create Education
Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner – Exciting Career Opportunity
Are you looking to become part of a nurturing, ambitious, and child-centred school community?
Create Education is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner to join the nursery provision within a welcoming and supportive primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a warm and collaborative team that is committed to providing children with the very best start to their educational journey.
About the Role
This role is ideal for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who has a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing. The school is a well-established and inclusive primary setting with a warm, family-oriented ethos and a strong commitment to ensuring every child feels happy, safe and confident to reach their full potential.
The nursery provides a stimulating and engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn through exploration, play and discovery. Children benefit from access to a spacious indoor learning environment, a dedicated quiet area, an extensive outdoor learning space and a wide range of exciting opportunities including role play, construction, creative activities, sensory play, mud kitchen experiences, climbing and nature-based learning. Great importance is placed on helping children settle into nursery life at their own pace, ensuring they feel secure, valued and supported from the very beginning.
Staff are proud of the school's welcoming culture, where teamwork, collaboration and professional support are at the heart of everything they do. The Early Years team works closely alongside teachers, support staff and senior leaders, sharing ideas, resources and best practice to create engaging learning experiences that help children thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
The school is committed to investing in its staff and offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Whether you are an experienced Nursery Nurse looking for a fresh challenge or an aspiring Early Years Practitioner keen to further develop your skills, the school is dedicated to supporting your growth and long-term career aspirations. Opportunities to progress into Senior Practitioner, Room Leader or wider pastoral and support roles are actively encouraged.
Children are encouraged to become curious, independent and enthusiastic learners who show kindness and respect towards themselves and others. The school celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment where every child is given the opportunity to flourish and shine.
Person Specification
- Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool or Early Years setting
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
- Passionate about delivering engaging, play-based and inclusive learning experiences
- Able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Committed to maintaining high standards of care, learning and safeguarding
- Values professional development and collaborative working
- Patient, nurturing, enthusiastic and adaptable
- Ambitious and eager to contribute to the wider life and development of the school community
- Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children within the nursery provision
- Plan and deliver engaging play-based activities in line with the EYFS Framework
- Observe, assess and record children's progress to support their individual next steps
- Create a positive, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Promote children's independence, confidence and social development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and senior leaders
- Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
- Support children's personal care needs where appropriate
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate in enrichment opportunities and school events
- A warm, welcoming and highly supportive staff team
- A well-resourced nursery environment with excellent indoor and outdoor learning facilities
- A collaborative culture where ideas and best practice are shared
- Excellent CPD, mentoring and coaching opportunities
- Clear pathways for career progression and professional growth
- Leadership that genuinely values and invests in its staff
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's earliest educational experiences
Create Education and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment clearances.
How to Apply
Ready to inspire, nurture and help shape children's earliest learning experiences?
Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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