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Little Inspirations Limited

Nursery Nurse (Level 2/3 Qualified)

Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
Posted about 20 hours ago
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The Role

As a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse, you will provide day-to-day hands-on care and early learning to children in your room, working as a valued member of a small team led by your Room Leader. You'll support a group of key children, help plan and deliver engaging play-based activities in line with the Curriculum for Wales, and build warm, trusted relationships with children and families. It's a hands-on practitioner role within a nursery built around our six guiding principles, with genuine support to develop your skills and, if you're Level 2 qualified, to work towards Level 3 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Care

  • Provide attentive, high-quality care to all children in your room, following daily routines and ratios.
  • Support a small group of key children, building strong, trusted relationships with them and their families.
  • Support children's personal, social and emotional development through warm, consistent care.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming room environment throughout the day.

Quality of Care & Early Learning

  • Help plan and deliver a stimulating, play-based curriculum in line with the Curriculum for Wales, tailored to the ages and stages of the children in your room.
  • Contribute to observations, assessments and next-steps planning for your key children, under the guidance of your Room Leader.
  • Champion imaginative, child-led play and each child's individual progress, in keeping with our Creative and Growth principles.
  • Support children with additional needs, working closely with your Room Leader and the setting's Special Needs Officer where required.

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Safeguarding & Compliance

  • Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures at all times, in line with the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare.
  • Maintain accurate records, including accident, incident and daily diary sheets.
  • Report any concerns promptly to your Room Leader, Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager.

Teamwork & Environment

  • Work as a supportive, reliable member of the room team, stepping in to help colleagues as needed.
  • Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to room displays, resources and continuous improvement.
  • Attend team meetings, training and CIW inspection preparation as required.

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What We're Looking For

  • A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g. CACHE/NVQ Diploma in Early Years Education and Care), or equivalent.
  • A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their early development.
  • A team player who's reliable, warm, and comfortable taking initiative.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and eligibility to work in the UK.

Why Little Inspirations

You'll be joining an award-winning nursery group across 12 settings in South Wales — recognised as FSB Welsh Employer of the Year and part of the Small Healthy Workforce Scheme. We invest in our people through structured training, apprenticeship routes with Educ8 for those working towards Level 3, and a clear progression pathway from Nursery Nurse through to Room Leader and beyond, all guided by our six principles: Inclusive, Partnership, Environment, Community, Creative and Growth.

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Skills

Childcare
Early years education
Safeguarding
Play-based learning
Child development
Teamwork
Communication
Record keeping
Health and safety
Curriculum planning

Location

Heol Tai Mawr, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1ND, UK

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