Nursery Nurse

Nursery Nurse

Location: Lewisham, London, England

Pay: £93–£110 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a Nursery Nurse for an early years opportunity in Lewisham. You will support children as they develop communication, confidence and the social skills that help them learn alongside others.

Your day will blend imaginative play, conversations and care routines. We would like to hear from a qualified practitioner who can follow children’s interests while introducing experiences that broaden their learning.

Key responsibilities

Use stories, songs and conversation to extend vocabulary and listening.

Encourage turn-taking, shared play and growing independence.

Contribute observations to EYFS planning and developmental records.

Support personal care and maintain safe, clean play spaces.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

A recognised Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification suitable for the post.

Practical EYFS experience and an understanding of child development.

Warm communication with children and families; paediatric first aid is desirable.

Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

Higher rates reflect substantial experience and/or additional relevant training. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

Help shape children’s earliest experiences of learning through responsive, hands-on practice.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Send your CV with your qualification and the age groups you have supported in early years.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks