Nursery Nurse in Croydon

Start date: 19 October 2026 | full-time, long-term, temporary

Hours: Term time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

From a first shared game to a new word, everyday moments matter in nursery. You will support young children’s learning and care, creating opportunities for talk, exploration and growing independence throughout their day. Transparency Education is recruiting for two positions in Croydon.

• Provide engaging play experiences that support early development
  

• Encourage language, social skills and increasing independence
  

• Support meals, toileting and care routines with sensitivity
  

• Observe children’s progress and communicate with colleagues and families
  

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification
  

• Practical experience in a nursery or Early Years setting
  

• Knowledge of the EYFS and a caring, reliable approach
  

• A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.
  

• Contribute creative ideas for play and early language activities
  

• Hands-on experience across learning, play and care
  

• Access to CPD through Transparency Education
  

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
  

Apply below or email your CV to (url removed)

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
  

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
  

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
  

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.