Nursery Practitioners

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Transport links nearby

Free hot lunchtime meals

Leadership qualification on site

Employee discounts

Job summary

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) is seeking a childcare-focused role to support young learners. The position involves engaging children in play, managing daily routines, and contributing to a stimulating learning environment.

In this role you will observe development, keep records, and build strong relationships with parents and carers while working as part of a supportive team on campus.

Qualifications

• Passion for childcare
• Confidence to speak to adults and children
• Ability to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in play and learning activities
• Everyday care routines such as meals and sleep times
• Enhancing the environment with creative ideas
• Observing and record keeping of children's development and planning to meet their individual needs
• Establishing positive relationships with parents and carers

Skills

Childcare passion

Teamwork

Communication

Observational skills

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

Work Pattern: Compressed hours 37.5 h/w over 4 days with 1 day of each week rotating monthly

What We're Looking For

• Passion for childcare
• Confidence to speak to adults and children
• Ability to work in a team
• Relevant Childcare Qualification is desirable

Duties

• Supporting children in play and learning activities
• Everyday care routines such as meal and sleep times
• Enhancing the environment with creative and exciting ideas
• Observing and record keeping of children's development and planning to meet their individual needs
• Establishing positive relationships with parents and carers

Benefits

• Free parking on-site
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station and great transport Links
• Free hot lunchtime meals
• Opportunity to do a Leadership and Management qualification on site.
• Discounted Starbucks, modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment."

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date 10th September 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert early)

Interviews held as applications are received