Nursery Nurse Richmond

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Richmond

Salary: £14500 – £16000/annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Asquith is the UK’s leading provider of premium childcare with a portfolio of 78 Nurseries. With our team of expert trainers we take pride in the continuous development we offer to our staff, ensuring they become leaders of the future within Asquith. This is a great chance to become part of a fun and dynamic team.

We are currently seeking experienced Nursery Nurses for full time roles (40 hours) Monday-Friday based in our Richmond Day Nursery.

Richmond Day Nursery is based on the site of Marshgate School with great transport links into Central London. It’s a 10-minute walk into central Richmond, close to Richmond Park and convenient for Richmond and North Sheen rail stations. The nursery is also close to the A316 and on good bus routes. Parking is possible in side roads.

Tell me more about the responsibilities of a Nursery Nurse within Asquith?

As Nursery Nurse you will be a Key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with small groups of children and their families.
You will provide high standards of quality within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
Observe, support and extend children’s learning
Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow safeguarding procedures.
Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and the Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals and local Sure Start programmes as appropriate.
Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery.

What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?

Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent
Understanding of EYFS
Previous childcare experience
Possess leadership qualities
Excellent communicator

Asquith Nurseries are committed to ensuring everyone in our organisation is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Due to a high level of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.