Level 3 Nursery Nurse - Bridges Day Nursery - Headcorn

Our vision is to provide high-quality, safe, and nurturing early years care where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. As a qualified early years practitioner, you will support children’s learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences, helping them to feel safe, valued, and confident.

Key Duties:

• Plan and carry out child-initiated and adult-led activities to support children’s individual needs and interests.
• Encourage communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development.
• Act as a key person, helping children feel secure and supported.
• Complete observations and use these to plan next steps in learning.
• Carry out daily care routines, including nappy changing, toileting, handwashing, and mealtimes with care and respect.
• Work in partnership with parents, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Promote children’s welfare, wellbeing, and safety at all times.
• Support children through transitions, such as moving rooms or starting school.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Work in an inclusive and non-discriminatory way.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Build warm and trusting relationships with children and families.
• Work effectively within your room team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Follow all safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Contribute positively to a supportive team culture.

About You:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Good understanding of child development and the EYFS.
• Reliable, caring, and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about giving children the best start in life.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.
• A driver is preferred due to our rural location, although we are within walking distance of Headcorn train station.

What We Offer:

• Up to £28,500 per year, depending on experience.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Opportunity to earn back Christmas closure days through good attendance.
• Paid birthday off.
• All training hours paid and supported.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Free uniform.
• Fresh meals provided.
• On-site parking.
• Regular supervision and management support.

All applicants are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Be part of our growing nursery and a supportive, committed team. Apply now to help us build strong foundations and shape futures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £28,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 41.25 per week