Nursery Practitioner

Randstad Staffing; Horley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay £14–£16/hr

Permanent, full-time contract

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for Forest Row to deliver high-quality care and early education under EYFS guidance. You will act as a Key Person, tracking progress and creating engaging learning opportunities while building strong relationships with children, families and staff.

The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, experience in a nursery setting, and an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• qualification: Level 3 Early Years Educator / Childcare qualification (or equivalent recognised standard).
• Experience: Proven experience working in a nursery or professional early years setting.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of EYFS, child development principles, and robust safeguarding protocols.
• Commitment: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and early education in line with EYFS.
• Act as a Key Person, tracking progress and creating learning opportunities.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment at all times.
• Adhere to health & safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies.

Skills

Relationship building

Baby room experience

Role model

Behaviour management

Communication

Discipline

Empathy

Engaging

Motivated

Nursery assistant experience

Nursery nurse experience

Ability to build relationships

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator / Childcare qualification

CACHE level 2 or 3

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Forest Row

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team in Forest Row. If you thrive in a nurturing environment and are committed to providing the highest standards of early years care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and early education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.


• Act as a Key Person to a group of children, tracking their progress and creating engaging, stimulating learning opportunities.


• Build strong, trusting, and professional relationships with children, parents, and carers.


• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children at all times.


• Adhere strictly to all health & safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies.

Qualifications

• Qualification: Level 3 Early Years Educator / Childcare qualification (or equivalent recognised standard).


• Experience: Proven experience working in a nursery or professional early years setting.


• Knowledge: Sound understanding of EYFS, child development principles, and robust safeguarding protocols.


• Commitment: Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.


• Compliance: Must hold an Enhanced DBS check (preferably on the Update Service) or be willing to undergo one prior to starting.


• able to build relationships


• baby room experience


• be a role model


• behaviour management skills


• communication


• effective discipline


• empathy


• engaging


• motivated


• nursery assistant experience


• nursery nurse experience


• CACHE level 2 or 3

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience.


• Permanent, full-time contract providing stability and consistent hours.


• Ongoing professional development and access to further training opportunities.


• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued.