Maintaining statutory staff-to-child ratios is non-negotiable in any Ofsted-registered nursery. At Workforce Bridge, we supply qualified Level 2 and Level 3 nursery nurses and early years practitioners for both temporary shift cover and permanent roles. Our nursery nurses are pre-screened for DBS compliance, active PFA, and a genuine passion for early childhood development — so you can focus on delivering outstanding education while we handle your staffing.
✅ DfE-Approved Qualification Verified – Level 2 and Level 3 certificates are cross-referenced against the DfE approved list.
✅ Paediatric First Aid Current – All nursery nurses hold valid, in-date PFA certificates.
✅ Enhanced DBS Checked – Clear Enhanced DBS required, with barred list confirmation.
✅ Health & Suitability Declaration – Candidates confirm physical and mental suitability for childcare work.
✅ Same-Day & Next-Day Cover Available – Our rapid response service covers sickness and last-minute absences.
🙂 Level 3 Nursery Nurse (Key Person) – Qualified to act as key person and contribute to the 1:4 ratio.
👨🏫 Level 2 Childcare Assistant – Supports room practitioners under supervision (1:8 over-3s ratio).
🏁 Temporary / Locum Nursery Nurse – Short-notice cover for sickness, holiday, or peak demand.
📚 Bank Nursery Nurse – Flexible practitioners available for weekend, evening, or irregular sessions.
1️⃣ Shift or Post Request – Tell us your dates, ratios, and room requirements.
2️⃣ Instant Matching – We draw from our pre-cleared pool of local nursery nurses.
3️⃣ Compliance Confirmation – DBS, PFA, and qualifications confirmed before deployment.
4️⃣ On-Site Induction – Practitioners arrive briefed on your setting’s safeguarding procedures and daily routine.
Same-Day Nursery Nurse Supply
Workforce Bridge maintains a ready pool of pre-vetted nursery nurses across the UK who can be deployed at short notice to keep your ratios compliant.
Consistent, Familiar Faces
We prioritise sending the same nursery nurses to your setting, helping children build trust and continuity with familiar staff — improving both wellbeing and EYFS outcomes.
A Level 2 nursery nurse (childcare assistant) can work under supervision and counts towards the 1:8 adult-to-child ratio for over-3s. A Level 3 nursery nurse can act as a key person, work unsupervised, and counts towards the stricter 1:4 ratio. Level 3 qualifications are required to be the sole responsible adult in a room.
Yes. Workforce Bridge verifies that every nursery nurse and early years practitioner holds a valid Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate, as required by the EYFS Statutory Framework.
Absolutely. We maintain a flexible bank of nursery nurses available for holiday, bank holiday, and weekend cover across England and Wales.
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