As a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse, you will provide day-to-day hands-on care and early learning to children in your room, working as a valued member of a small team led by your Room Leader. You'll act as key worker to a group of children, plan and lead engaging play-based activities in line with the Curriculum for Wales, and build warm, trusted relationships with children and families. It's a hands-on practitioner role within a nursery built around our six guiding principles, with a clear path towards Room Leader and beyond for those who want to progress.
Day-to-Day Care
- Provide attentive, high-quality care to all children in your room, following daily routines and ratios.
- Act as key worker for a small group of children, building strong, trusted relationships with them and their families.
- Support children's personal, social and emotional development through warm, consistent care.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming room environment throughout the day.
Quality of Care & Early Learning
- Plan and deliver a stimulating, play-based curriculum in line with the Curriculum for Wales, tailored to the ages and stages of the children in your room.
- Carry out observations, assessments and next-steps planning for your key children.
- Champion imaginative, child-led play and each child's individual progress, in keeping with our Creative and Growth principles.
- Support children with additional needs, working closely with your Room Leader and the setting's Special Needs Officer where required.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures at all times, in line with the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare.
- Maintain accurate records, including accident, incident and daily diary sheets.
- Report any concerns promptly to your Room Leader, Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager.
Teamwork & Environment
- Work as a supportive, reliable member of the room team, stepping in to help colleagues as needed.
- Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to room displays, resources and continuous improvement.
- Attend team meetings, training and CIW inspection preparation as required.
- A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g. NVQ/Diploma in Early Years Education and Care), or equivalent.
- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their early development.
- A team player who's reliable, warm, and comfortable taking initiative.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
You'll be joining an award-winning nursery group across 13 settings in South Wales — recognised as FSB Welsh Employer of the Year and part of the Small Healthy Workforce Scheme. We invest in our people through structured training, apprenticeship routes with Educ8, and a clear progression pathway from Nursery Nurse through to Room Leader and beyond, all guided by our six principles: Inclusive, Partnership, Environment, Community, Creative and Growth.
