Nursery Practitioners

Nescot; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

5-minute walk from Ewell East Station

Free hot lunchtime meals

Leadership and Management on-site

Staff discounts (Starbucks)

On-site gym and facilities

Free online qualifications

Job summary

Nescot in Epsom is seeking Nursery Practitioners to support children in play and learning activities. The role operates 37.5 hours per week over 4 days, with a rotating monthly day off, and offers on-site parking and convenient transport links.

You will help with daily routines, create engaging activities, and record children’s development while building positive relationships with parents. A relevant childcare qualification is desirable.

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 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

Skills

Passion for childcare

Confidence to speak to adults and kids

Ability to work in a team

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioners

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