Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Welcome bonus £1,000

75% childcare discount

Job summary

Family First is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner at Cherrywood Nursery in Pirbright, Surrey. The role is full-time, 42.5 hours per week, with flexible options.

You’ll plan fun EYFS activities, build trusted relationships with children and families, and contribute to a caring, growth-focused team. Benefits include a £1,000 welcome bonus, 75% childcare discount for your own children, 33 days holiday, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Confident English

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Pirbright, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/05/2026

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

Salary: £32,045 per annum

Hours: Full-time (42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Cherrywood Nursery, Pirbright, Surrey (local bus stop within walking distance + free onsite parking)

AtCherrywood 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 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 . As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to progress into senior roles.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years careerwhere you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired everyday.

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