Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoe Bridge School, alongside Greenfield Little School, seeks a Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to start December 2026. You will care for children aged six months to four years, reporting to the Nursery Manager and working with colleagues in a warm, purposeful setting.

You must hold an Early Years qualification Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent), have nursery experience, be friendly and well organised, and able to engage parents and pupils.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years practitioner Level 2 or 3.
• Experience with children aged 6 months to 4 years.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required for role.

Responsibilities

• Care for and encourage children aged 6 months to 4 years.
• Work as part of the Nursery Team under the Nursery Manager.
• Engage confidently with parents, staff and pupils.

Skills

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Experience with under 4s

Warmth and teamwork

Education

Early Years/Childcare qualification Level 2 or 3

Job description

To start December 2026Full or part timeHoe Bridge School seeking to appoint a Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. As part of the Nursery Team at the Greenfield Little School, you will be working with children from six months and will be responsible to the Nursery Manager. You will be well-qualified and energetic with vision, purpose, warmth and humour, someone who works positively with colleagues and derives satisfaction from caring for and encouraging all children. You will hold an appropriate Early Years or Child Care qualification equivalent to Level 2 or 3 and have experience of working with children from six months to four years. You will be friendly, adaptable, flexible, well organised and confident dealing with parents, staff and pupils.Greenfield Little School is a well-established, nurturing early years setting providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 4+ years. Operating year-round, Little School supports each child’s development and prepares them for a smooth transition into Reception in the September prior to their fifth birthday. As an integral part of Hoe Bridge School, it reflects the same ethos, combining a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong focus on purposeful learning and development.Applicants are expected to have previous experience within a school or nursery setting. An appropriate Early Years or Childcare qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) is essential.Full details are available on the Hoe Bridge School website.Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 20 November 2026Hoe Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any person offered a position will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

FTE salary range between £25,651 and £31,801