Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nurseries; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days paid holiday

Childcare discount for own children

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension and on-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner for Cherrywood Nursery in Pirbright, United Kingdom. This full-time role (42.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri) offers a caring environment with on-site parking and good transport links, supporting both children and colleagues to thrive.

You’ll plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS, build trusted relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Confident written and spoken English
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Build trusted relationships with children and families
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Compassion

Job description

Pirbright, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/07/2026

Salary: £28,973.10 per annum

Hours: Full-time (42.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday)

Location: Cherrywood Nursery, Pirbright (Local public transport + onsite parking)

At Cherrywood Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.

Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• FlexibleWorking Options: 4or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 33Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
• 75%Childcare Discount for your own children
• CareerGrowth: Tailored training, development and promotionopportunities
• SupportiveCulture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciationtreats
• CompanyPension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• UniformProvided: So you’re ready from day one

TheRole

As aLevel 2 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Buildtrusted relationships with children and families
• Workcollaboratively to maintain a happy, supportiveatmosphere

AboutYou

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confidentwritten and spoken English
• Experiencein an Early Years setting
• Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices

WhyJoin Us?

Our bright, large rooms offer space for movement as well as calmer moments,with each room opening into its own outdoor area so children can move between indoor and outdoor play in a natural way . Aspart of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access togreat resources, strong professional development and the opportunityto progress into senior roles.

Pleasenote: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare ofchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Cherrywood Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights andresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equality ofopportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children andfamilies according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, genderreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family FirstGroup