Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Holiday Cover

📍 Location: Surrey

💰 Pay: £16.99 per hour (Umbrella)

⏰ Hours: 37.5 hours per week across 4 days (08:00-18:00)

📅 Contract: Holiday Cover

Are you a passionate and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery based within a college campus in Epsom, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive environment where you can make a real difference to children's early learning and development.

The nursery operates 50 weeks a year and provides excellent facilities, including a sensory room, soft play area, and engaging learning spaces designed to support children's growth and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality childcare and supporting children to learn through play in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care and supervision for children.
• Supporting engaging play and learning activities that promote children's development.
• Assisting with daily routines, including meals, personal care, toileting, and sleep times.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Observing and recording children's progress to support their individual development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the wider nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in Childcare, Early Years, or a related subject.
• Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service, or an Enhanced Child DBS certificate issued within the last 2 months (essential and non-negotiable).
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and child-focused approach.

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding Children training.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Apply Today!

If you're an experienced and dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking for your next role in a supportive early years setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV.

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