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Nursery Nurse

Location: Merton, London, England (on-site)

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

Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available

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

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

About the role

Transparency Education is recruiting a Nursery Nurse for an early years opportunity in Merton. You will help children learn through responsive play, shared activities and care routines that promote security and independence.

We would like to hear from qualified practitioners who use everyday interactions to develop communication and social confidence. You will observe children’s interests, contribute to planning and work with colleagues to ensure learning and care remain sensitive to individual needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support suitable play, story, song and creative activities.
  
• Encourage language, turn-taking and positive interaction with other children.
  
• Share observations that inform developmental next steps.
  
• Support meals, toileting and other personal-care routines safely and respectfully.
  

Requirements

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

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification appropriate to the post.
  
• Relevant EYFS experience and knowledge of child development.
  
• Warm communication and reliable teamwork; 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.

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, childcare qualification and examples of the early years activities you have supported.

Email candidates@transparencyeducation.co.uk or call 0204 652 7122. 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.