Nursery Nurse

Job summary

Do you possess the magic and sparkle to build relationships with very little people? Can you use this magic and sparkle to distract them when they are teething, hungry or just missing home?

Would you enjoy exploring the local environment with our little ones, which may include getting wet and muddy?

Can you pretend to be a farmyard animal while eating a slice of pretend pizza and drinking a cup of goo?

Twelve colourful handprints and 24 footprints ... Can you imagine this being a space ship displayed on the wall?

Do you have the patience to read the same book over and over again without your enthusiasm wavering?

How does a day packed with fun and adventures while nurturing and caring for our little ones sound?

Don't miss the opportunity to join our fantastic Staff Day Nursery at Great Ormond Street Hospital which provides day care for children, aged 3 months to 5 years, whose parents/carers are employed by the Great Ormond Street Hospital for children NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

o To work in partnership with other team members, providing support and assistance in all areas of the nursery as necessary.o To provide excellent care and education to children within the area of work.o To plan and implement activities/experiences which are appropriate to childrens needs and stages of development, using the EYFS curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.o To have a good awareness of children's individual/group needs, and a good understanding of childcare issues and child development.o To act as a key person to named children carrying out observations/portfolios and developmental reports for each child, meeting with parents as appropriate.o To establish positive relationships with parent/carers, children, staff and other professional bodies. Sharing information, report writing, updating portfolios and discussing childrens individual needs.o To be aware of the importance of each individual child's background and varied cultural needs. Be able to work with children, staff and parent/carers in accordance with the Nursery's and the Trust's policies.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.