Teachers are paid more than nursery nurses because they undergo a demanding four-year training at degree level and take ultimate responsibility for a class; the buck stops with them. They deserve a decent wage.
So do nursery nurses. They are extremely valuable staff, and I would argue for at least one nursery nurse with a class of nursery, reception or Year 1 children, as their training and experience is appropriate for this age group. They have a vital role to play, and a good early years teacher will use this to the children's advantage by involving the nursery nurse in the planning, monitoring and everyday running of the class.
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