Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

75% childcare discount

33 days holiday

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension

On-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First's The Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool in Carshalton, Surrey, is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. The role is full-time, 40 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible options to suit your lifestyle.

You will support children's learning and development in a warm, inclusive team. You should have 1–3 years in an Early Years setting, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding understanding, and confident English.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of work experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices.
• Confident written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early Years experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

Carshalton, United Kingdom | Posted on 31/07/2026

• Location The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 31/07/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Surrey
• Postal Code SM5 3AL
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – (£1,000Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount)

Salary: £30,160 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours, Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: The Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool (Local bus and train links + free parking)

AtThe Carshalton Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3Nursery 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 : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit yourlifestyle
• 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 andappreciation treats
• 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 3 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 unique open-plan units with connecting panels spark creative interaction across age groups, fostering natural curiosity and friendship. Our close-knit community makes the most of our park location with enriching nature walks and discoveries. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to 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.

The Carshalton Day 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