Primary School Nursery Nurses

Location: Primary Schools across Croydon

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Protocol Education: Protocol Education is a leading recruitment agency specializing in education, working closely with schools to provide high-quality staff to meet their educational needs. We are currently looking for dedicated and passionate Nursery Nurses and Nursery Staff to join primary schools across Croydon this September. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the early education and development of children in a nurturing and supportive school environment.

Position Overview: As a Nursery Nurse or Nursery Staff member, you will play a key role in the early education and care of children in primary school nursery settings. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting the development of young children, assisting with day-to-day activities, and working alongside the teaching team to ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nursery Nurse Responsibilities:

• Provide care, supervision, and educational support to children aged 2-5 years.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities that support early years education and developmental milestones.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development in a nurturing and engaging manner.
• Work with the nursery team to maintain a safe, clean, and organised learning environment.
• Assist in monitoring and observing children’s progress, recording key development stages and milestones.
• Ensure children’s well-being by adhering to safeguarding and health & safety regulations.

• Assist in the day-to-day running of nursery classes, supporting teachers and nursery nurses.
• Supervise children during structured playtime, ensuring their safety and engagement.
• Support children with their early literacy, numeracy, and motor skills development.
• Help with classroom set-up and preparation for activities and lessons.
• Maintain positive communication with parents and carers regarding children’s progress and needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a nursery or early years setting.
• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years Education, or a related field (desirable but not essential for some roles).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and support children effectively.
• A patient, caring, and nurturing approach to working with young learners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A genuine passion for early years education and child development.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate well with parents and school staff.

Desirable Qualifications:

• First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with children with additional needs (SEN) is advantageous.

Why Join Protocol Education:

• Work within a supportive, professional environment where you can make a real difference to young learners.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Be part of a friendly, dynamic team, with a Consultant who will guide you through the application process and provide continued support.
• Opportunities for career advancement in the education sector.

If you have a passion for working with young children and are looking to start or further your career in early years education, we encourage you to apply. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.