Nursery Nurse (Level 2 or Level 3) – Newcastle & North Tyneside
Full-time, Part-time, Short-term, Long-term & Ad Hoc Opportunities Available
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse looking for flexible work or your next long-term role in Early Years?
Zen Educate is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurses to work across a range of welcoming nurseries and early years settings throughout Newcastle and North Tyneside. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, short-term, long-term or ad hoc work to fit around your lifestyle, we have opportunities to suit you.
We work with a variety of nursery settings that are passionate about providing children with the very best start in life. You'll have the opportunity to support children's learning and development in safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where play, creativity and exploration are at the heart of everyday learning.
The Role
As a Nursery Nurse, you'll play an important role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. Working alongside experienced Early Years professionals, you'll help create positive experiences that encourage children to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Your Responsibilities
- Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Create a warm, safe and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.
- Plan and deliver engaging play-based activities to support children's development.
- Observe, assess and contribute to recording children's progress.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development.
- Support with personal care where required.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice at all times.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic and nurturing individuals who have:
- A CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or an equivalent recognised Early Years qualification).
- Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A caring, patient and positive approach.
- The ability to create engaging and imaginative learning experiences.
Why Work with Zen Educate?
At Zen Educate, we're committed to making education recruitment simpler, fairer and more transparent.
As a certified B Corp, we use innovative technology to connect outstanding educators with fantastic schools and nurseries while providing a better experience for everyone involved.
When you join Zen Educate, you'll benefit from:
- Flexible work to suit your availability, including full-time, part-time, day-to-day supply and long-term placements.
- Competitive rates of pay with weekly payments.
- Easy online registration and interviews from the comfort of your own home.
- A simple app to manage your bookings, availability and work preferences.
- No timesheets and minimal administration.
- Transparent pay and a fair, personalised matching process.
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
- Ongoing support from our experienced local team.
Whether you're an experienced Nursery Nurse or looking to gain experience across a variety of Early Years settings, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today, and a member of the Zen Educate team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available across Newcastle and North Tyneside.
Locations: Newcastle & North Tyneside
Positions Available: Nursery Nurse (Level 2 & Level 3)
Contracts: Full-time, Part-time, Short-term, Long-term & Ad Hoc
Start Dates: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available
Zen Educate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are dedicated to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, references, and any other pre-employment checks required in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £108.00-£125.00 per day
Work Location: In person
