Location
St Thomas' Day Nursery

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Salary
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc HCA
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Aug 2026
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Job overview

Join our outstanding Early Years Team.

St Thomas' Day Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 3 Nursery Nurse to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional childcare and early years education for children aged 0-5 years.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young children's development and well-being within a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment. As a valued member of our nursery team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, helping children thrive and reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years.Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play.Observe, monitor, and record children's progress and developmental milestones.

Foster positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment.

Promote children's health, well-being, independence, and confidence.

Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures at all times.

Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and professional nursery team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Band 3 Nursery Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Working as part of the nursery team, the post holder will support children's learning, development, health, and well-being through play-based activities, observation, assessment, and effective partnership working with parents and professionals. The role includes maintaining accurate developmental records, contributing to children's progress reviews, promoting independence, safeguarding children at all times, and adhering to nursery policies, health and safety requirements, and legislative standards. The post holder will actively participate in team activities, training, supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of outstanding childcare and education

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare requirements
  • Experience of working with children with SEND

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Desirable

  • Paediatric First Aid certificate

skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Safeguarding children policy and procedure in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Good IT skill
  • Ability to work in partnership with parents

Desirable

  • An awareness of local and national childcare strategies
  • Knowledge of sign language

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This advert is for Nursery Officer with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in St Thomas' Day Nursery. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.

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