Early Years Practitioner / Educator – Level 2 or above - Horley

Lets Explore; Horley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lets Explore Day Nursery in Horley is looking for a Level 2 or above qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. You will help create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel secure and excited to learn, working with room teams to plan engaging activities.

Responsibilities include providing thoughtful care, planning play-based experiences aligned with EYFS, building relationships with families, and observing progress to plan next steps.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2+ early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Brings warmth, enthusiasm and patience to their work.
• Excellent communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful care that supports children's wellbeing and daily routines.
• Plan and deliver play-based experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Observe children's progress and plan next steps.
• Support an inclusive environment that respects each child's needs.
• Work closely with colleagues and follow safeguarding policies.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Excellent communication

Patience

Understanding of EYFS

Education

Level 2+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Do you love helping children discover something new - whether it's their first words, a new friendship or the joy of getting wonderfully messy?

We're looking for a Level 2 or aboveQualified Nursery Practitioner to join Lets Explore Day Nursery in Horley, Surrey. Our nursery welcomes children aged 4 months to 5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

About the role

You’ll help create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel secure, valued and excited to learn. Working alongside your room team, you’ll plan engaging activities, follow children's interests and support their individual development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing thoughtful care that supports children's wellbeing and daily routines.
• Planning and delivering play-based experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Building positive relationships with children and their families.
• Observing children's progress and using this to plan their next steps.
• Supporting an inclusive environment that respects each child's needs.
• Working closely with colleagues and following our safeguarding policies and procedures.

About you

You’ll hold a full and relevant Level 2 or aboveearly years qualification and have a sound understanding of the EYFS.

We're looking for someone who brings warmth, enthusiasm and patience to their work, communicates well with families and colleagues, and enjoys getting involved—from sharing stories and singing songs to exploring outdoors and creating messy masterpieces.

Above all, you’ll care about giving children a positive start and helping them grow in confidence.

Lets Explore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and the relevant pre-employment checks.

Soft Play
Term-time weekdays: 9.30am-1pm and 3pm-5.30pm.
Weekends and school holidays: 9.30am-5.30pm.
Pre-booked 90-minute play sessions.
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Day Nursery
Monday-Friday: 7am-7pm.
Open 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays.
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