Nursery Practitioner

About Early Years Ltd.; Horley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time hours

Career progression

Funded training

Support from Randstad

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. in Horley is seeking a Permanent Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) to join a welcoming team. This full-time role offers stable hours and a clear path for progression, with duties aligned to the EYFS framework.

You will deliver play-based learning, manage a small key group, maintain records, and engage with parents while upholding safeguarding standards. A DBS update service check is required, with funded training opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ / CACHE / NCFE Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, Early Years, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• Experience in a UK nursery, early years, or pre-school setting.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver EYFS education through play-based activities.
• Manage a group of key children with progress records.
• Provide high-quality care in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Engage with parents to share daily progress updates.
• Uphold safeguarding, health, and hygiene standards.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

DBS update willingness

Reliable & proactive

Education

NVQ / CACHE / NCFE Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Permanent Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / Level 3) - Horley

Job Title: Permanent Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator (Level 2 or Level 3)

Location: Horley, Surrey

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

Are you a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a stable, long-term career move? We are recruiting a passionate Early Years Educator for a permanent full-time position at a welcoming nursery in Horley.

This role offers consistent hours (8:0 AM - 6:00 PM), ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to become a key part of a dedicated team helping local children thrive.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Permanent Nursery Practitioner in Horley, your daily responsibilities will include:

• Delivering EYFS Education: Planning and running engaging, play-based activities tailored to children's developmental needs under the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

• Key Person Duties: Managing a dedicated group of key children, tracking their milestones, and keeping progress records updated.

• Providing High-Quality Care: Ensuring a safe, clean, and emotionally supportive environment for babies and young children.

• Parental Engagement: Building strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers to provide daily updates on their child's progress.

• Safeguarding & Health: Upholding high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and child protection at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualification: NVQ / CACHE / NCFE Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, Early Years, or equivalent.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding protocols.

• Experience: Previous experience working in a UK nursery, early years, or pre-school setting.

• DBS: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

• Attributes: Reliable, caring, proactive, and committed to a long-term early years career.

What We Offer

• Competitive permanent salary tailored to your level and experience

• Stable, full-time hours (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday)

• Clear career progression paths and funded training opportunities

• Dedicated ongoing support from your Randstad recruitment consultant