Nursery Nurses & Assistants

Nursery nurses and assistants care for children from birth up to seven years of age in day or residential nurseries, children’s homes, maternity units and similar establishments.

Tasks

• Baths, dresses, prepares feed for and feeds babies, changes babies clothing whenever necessary
• Supervises young children at mealtimes
• Plans and organises games and other activities and supervises children’s play
• Reads stories, organises counting games to help develop language and number skills
• Writes reports on children’s development and maintains awareness of health and safety issues
• Communicates with parents and colleagues on children’s development and well-being.

Entry Requirements

Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades followed by the award of a certificate from the Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education. An NVQ/SVQ in Child Care and Education or equivalent qualification at level 3 is required to work as a nursery nurse. CRB clearance is mandatory.