Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - Leatherhead

Care-Ed Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

One weekday off

Free onsite parking

Free lunch

Uniform provided

Weekly yoga sessions

Job summary

School Staffing Solutions is assisting a reputable day nursery near Leatherhead, Surrey to recruit two Level 3 Nursery Practitioners. The role offers a permanent contract, a four-day working week, and a salary up to £29,000 DOE.

You will provide care and learning experiences, plan activities, support EYFS development, and build strong relationships with children and parents. Applicants should hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery experience, understand EYFS and

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Have previous experience working within a nursery setting.
• Understand the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Be caring, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Work well as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Support children's development in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Complete observations and contribute to children's learning records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Team player

Customer service

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - 4-Day Week

Location: West Horsley, Surrey

Salary: up to£29,000 per annum DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days

Working pattern: 8:00am-6:00pm, with one weekday off

Contract: Permanent

Positions available: 2

School Staffing Solutions are supporting a very reputable Day Nursery near Leatherhead, Surrey. We are looking to recruit two qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join this friendly and well-established nursery.

The nursery has been operating successfully for more than 20 years and benefits from excellent staff retention, a supportive working environment and a strong reputation within the local community. Due to increasing demand, the nursery has recently expanded and opened two new classrooms.

The role

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Support children's development in line with the EYFS
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
• Complete observations and contribute to children's learning records
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Have previous experience working within a nursery setting
• Understand the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Be caring, reliable and enthusiastic
• Work well as part of a supportive team

Benefits

• Salary of £29,000 per annum
• Four-day working week
• One weekday off each week
• Free onsite parking
• Free lunch
• Uniform provided
• Access to a free weekly yoga sessions
• Supportive management team
• Established nursery with strong staff retention
• Opportunities for continued professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent position with a four-day working week.