Nursery Practitioner

The Ivy; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted childcare for staff

Access to Perks discount site

Casual dress code

Your birthday off each year

Generous annual leave package

Supportive working environment

Job summary

The Ivy in Weybridge is seeking a warm and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our flagship nursery on Station Approach. You will provide a safe, caring environment and deliver engaging activities aligned with EYFS for children aged 0–5. The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, a collaborative approach and safeguarding commitment.

We offer a friendly team and a supportive work setting. Hours are full-time, 40 hours across four days per week, with a busy, hands-on role helping

Qualifications

• An Early Years or childcare qualification at Level 3 is essential.
• Safeguarding checks will be required before appointment.
• Relevant experience in childcare is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Building warm, trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Observing children's progress and helping to plan their next steps.
• Supporting children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistently high-quality care.

Skills

Honest

Reliable

Patient

Team player

Strong communicator

Education

Early Years/Childcare Level 3

Job description

Our nursery offers a cosy, homely and nurturing environment where children can feel safe, secure and valued. You will work as part of a close-knit team that supports one another and shares a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive.

The role

• Providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Building warm and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Observing children's progress and helping to plan their next steps.
• Supporting children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistently high-quality care.

Working hours

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours across four days each week. Your working hours will be 7:30am to 6:30pm, with appropriate breaks. The four-day working week provides a regular weekday away from work while still offering stable full-time hours.

We are looking for a warm, honest and hardworking Early Years Practitioner

to join our friendly nursery in our flagship setting on Station Approach, Weybridge.

• Honest, reliable and hardworking, with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about caring for children and supporting their development.
• Kind, patient and nurturing in their approach.
• Friendly and confident when communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Willing to contribute ideas and help our growing nursery flourish.
• Committed to safeguarding children and providing the highest standards of care.

An appropriate Early Years or childcare qualification at Level 3 is a must and relevant experience would be desirable. Any appointment will be subject to the necessary safer recruitment and safeguarding checks.

We believe that staff who feel supported and appreciated are best placed to provide excellent care. We are a friendly company that genuinely cares about our employees, the children in our care and the families who place their trust in us.

Our benefits include:

• Heavily discounted childcare for staff.
• Access to the Perks website, offering a range of discounts and benefits.
• A relaxed and practical casual dress code.
• Your birthday off every year.
• A generous annual leave package.
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• The chance to grow with a young nursery and play a meaningful role in its future.

If you are looking for a welcoming setting where children come first, relationships matter and staff are treated as valued members of the team, we would be delighted to hear from you.