Nursery Practitioner

Timeplan Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is seeking Nursery Assistants to support a range of Early Years settings in Cheam and surrounding areas. Roles include flexible day-to-day work and full-time opportunities with immediate starts.

Candidates with Level 2 or Level 3 EY qualifications, or unqualified but with nursery experience, are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include assisting with EYFS activities, supporting routines, maintaining a safe environment, and building positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or school settings is welcome for unqualified candidates.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and effective communication are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support EYFS activities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines in the nursery environment.
• Assist with learning activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Maintain a safe and engaging environment for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Contribute to observations and support children’s development progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma (EY Workforce)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (EY)

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education

NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Development

Job description

Nursery Assistant Roles in Cheam, Sutton (Unqualified with Experience, Level 2 & Level 3)

We are recruiting Nursery Assistants to support a range of Early Years settings across Cheam and the surrounding areas. These positions offer flexible day‑to‑day work as well as full‑time opportunities, with immediate and ongoing start dates available. We are seeking individuals who are reliable, professional, and committed to delivering high‑quality care and education for children aged 0-5.

Applications are welcome from unqualified candidates who have experience working in a nursery or school setting, as well as those holding Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications. All applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Nursery Assistants will be expected to support daily routines, assist with learning activities aligned with the EYFS, maintain a safe and engaging environment, and build positive relationships with children, staff, and families. Experience in nurseries, preschools, nannying, or teaching assistant roles is highly valued.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines within the nursery environment
• Assisting with learning activities aligned with the EYFS
• Maintaining a safe environment for all children
• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and families
• Contributing to observations and supporting children's developmental progress

Candidate Requirements

Unqualified (with experience)

• Must have experience working in a nursery or school setting
• Strong understanding of early childhood care
• Confident supporting children aged 0-5

Level 2 Qualified

• Recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Ability to support planned activities and routines

Level 3 Qualified

• One of the following accepted qualifications or equivalent:
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development (EYE pathway)
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education (DCE)
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.