Level 3 Nursery Nurse – Sutton Coldfield

Job Description

Zest Education are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join a well-regarded and welcoming nursery in the Sutton Coldfield area. This is a 12-week placement to begin immediately, with the potential for an extension depending on performance and setting needs.

Location: Sutton Coldfield
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 12-week placement (with potential for extension)
Recruiter: Zest Education

The Role:

You will be working in a warm and supportive nursery environment that prides itself on providing a nurturing and stimulating space for children aged 0-5. The role requires someone who is confident, caring, and able to support children’s early development through both structured and play-based learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

  • Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development

  • Support children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development

  • Maintain accurate records and observations for key children

  • Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues

  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times

Requirements:

  • A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or equivalent)

  • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting

  • Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding policies

  • A nurturing, enthusiastic, and reliable attitude

  • An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one through Zest Education)

What Zest Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella charges

  • Weekly pay and dedicated consultant support

  • Opportunity to gain experience in a respected nursery setting

  • Real potential for extension or a longer-term role


If you’re a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse looking for a fresh opportunity to make a difference in a child’s early learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Zest Education for more details.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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