Early years practitioner - Croydon

Best Start Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free enhanced DBS check

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Excellent holiday allowance

Ongoing professional training

Job summary

Best Start Recruitment is assisting a South Croydon nursery to recruit an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner. You will join a close-knit team in a nurturing preschool, delivering high-quality care and engaging early learning experiences for children aged preschool.

We require a Level 3 childcare qualification and strong English communication. This full-time role offers a salary of £29,848–£32,760 per year, with ongoing professional training, a free enhanced DBS check, on-site parking,

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Strong communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Previous nursery or similar setting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children and promote welfare.
• Provide high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care.
• Support other team members and work collaboratively.
• Contribute to an enabling environment for play, learning and development.

Skills

Level 3 childcare qualification

English communication

Nursery experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - South Croydon

Full time

Pay:£29,848.00 - £32,760.00 per year

What we offer:

• A competitive salary ranging (based on 41–45 hours/week)
• Ongoing professional training to support your growth
• Team socials and celebrations throughout the year
• A generous reward scheme based on your contributions
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Excellent holiday allowance

Job Description:

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare in a nurturing environment — and now, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Practitioner in our preschool to join our close-knit team.

Are you energetic, dependable, and quick-thinking? Do you have a Level 3 childcare qualification and hands-on experience with little learners?

You’ll be working with a delightful group of children, surrounded by a supportive and friendly team that values creativity, collaboration, and care.

Purpose of post

• Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery
• Give support to other team members throughout the nursery
• Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.

Requirements:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are required to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or similar setting is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for childcare and the ability to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children is crucial.

We currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies.