Nursery Nurse

Nursery Nurse - Baby room

Location: Bassetlaw

Salary: from -13 p/h DOE

Hours: 4 days a week 8am to 4:30pm (one weekly 5:30pm finish)

The Role

Shillito Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with Big Yellow Door Nursery in their search for additional Nursery Nurses to join their unique and exceptional setting.

Big Yellow Door Nursery is a privately run day nursery focusing on the care of infants aged 0 to 24 months. Their approach centres around becoming an extension of a little one''s family providing exceptional day-time care in a beautiful setting. Located in the grounds of a prestigious school the Nursery is well placed to integrate nature into the daily care of their pupils.

Due to new funding and an exciting new project, the Nursery is looking for passionate and caring Nursery Nurses to join the team as soon as possible in preparation for their expansion in September.

Big Yellow Door has built a strong reputation for quality of care. Staff are well supported, with access to funded training through the NDNA and opportunities to grow their skills in areas such as additional needs and medical care. With good staff to child ratios and a structured, steady daily routine, it is a setting that prioritises doing things properly and ensuring each baby receives the time, attention and care they need.

Care, comfort and excellence is at the heart of everything Big Yellow Door stands for. So, if you''re looking to nurture young lives in a space that has stability, thoughtful leadership and a clear focus on early years development then we''d love to speak to you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding care and learning opportunities for children, particularly within the baby room
• Work in line with the EYFS framework, supporting all 7 areas of learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintain exceptional safeguarding standards at all times
• Contribute to a warm, engaging and stimulating environment

What We''re Looking For

Essential:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years
• Minimum 3 years'' experience within an Early Years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding Level 2/3
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• A genuine passion for working with children and delivering high standards of care

Desirable:

• Background in medical/nursing care
• Experience supporting children with additional needs

Additional information:

• 4 day working week
• Generous fixed holiday periods: 1 week in August, 2 weeks at Christmas, additional leave available flexibly
• Open and engaging hiring process, including open mornings and team interaction

If this sounds like the right next step, we''d love to hear from you.

Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.