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Location
Salary
£25,272 Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
22 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Apr 2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Ladybird Nursery for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated Nursery Carer to join the team on a permanent basis.

If successful you will join our friendly Ladybird nursery team and help provide high quality childcare within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, whilst creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop.

Although the post is full time, 5 days per week,  (37.5 hours), we are happy to consider part time hours for the right candidate .

Ideally you will hold a recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification and have experience of working within the Early Foundation Stage as a key person.

Located in the grounds of the hospital, Ladybird Nursery is available to staff at the hospital as well as the public and cares for babies and young children under 5.  If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities, we require then apply today!

Please note we are unable to offer VISA Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

To abide by and adhere to the Ladybird Nursery mission statement ‘Working together, enabling each child to reach their full potential’”

  • To assist in providing an environment that offers support and encouragement for every child
  • To assist in the development of relationships with the children, their parents and members of the nursery team
  • To support the nursery to create and maintain a warm, caring, stimulating environment that promotes each child’s developmentAssisting the team to meet and recognise the needs of each child and their families, as individuals.
  • Interact with the children in order to support, encourage and observe to promote independence and development to enable the child to progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.