Nursery Officer

Nursery Officer

Ealing Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Officer to join one of its early years settings, supporting the delivery of high-quality care and education for young children.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about child development and committed to supporting children to thrive in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Location: Ealing
Contract

• Initial 3-month contract
• 35 hours per week

Pay Rate

• £20 per hour (Umbrella) (£16 PAYE an hour)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Deliver high-quality childcare and educational activities appropriate to children under 5
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Observe, assess, and contribute to children’s progress and development records
• Support children with a range of needs, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and council policies at all times

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 – full and relevant)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Good knowledge of EYFS and child development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding children

 Safeguarding Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.