Location: Merton, London
Pay: £90 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-time | Long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Transparency Education is recruiting an experienced and caring Nursery Nurse for a long-term Early Years position in Merton.
This Nursery Nurse opportunity would suit an Early Years practitioner who understands how young children learn and can create safe, stimulating opportunities that support communication, independence and early development.
The Nursery Nurse role
You will:
• Support childrens learning and development through purposeful play.
• Assist with activities linked to the EYFS curriculum.
• Observe childrens progress and contribute to assessment records.
• Promote communication, language, social and emotional development.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging and well-organised Early Years environment.
• Support childrens individual needs and routines.
• Work closely with the Early Years teacher and wider staff team.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
Requirements
• Previous Nursery or Early Years experience.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of the EYFS.
• Warm, patient and attentive approach to working with young children.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.
• SEND experience would be beneficial.
• Right to work in the UK.
Pay is determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£90.00 - £110.00 per day