Nursery Nurse (Maternity cover) in Saltash

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery Nurse (part-time) at our Saltash nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.

This role is a maternity cover contract, permanent positions may be offered at the end of this contract.

Duties will include

• Caring for children
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children\’s needs
• Supporting children\’s play and learning
• Supporting children\’s development
• Adhere to all safeguarding practices
• Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning

Skills required

• Good Communication
• Ability to use computer
• Adaptable
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to follow instructions from the room leader

Qualifications required

• Must hold minimum level 3 NVQ in childcare (essential)

Personal qualities

• Polite
• Patient
• Punctual
• Diligent
• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Confidentiality essential

Benefits

• 20% discount on childcare
• training and development
• referral program
• employee of the month
• company events

Hours are 27 hours per week (3 days a week)

We are a safer recruitment organisation, all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.