Nursery Practitioners - Qualified

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology); Epsom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

5-minute walk from Ewell East Station

Free hot lunchtime meals

Leadership & Management qualification

Discounted Starbucks

On-site gym & sports hall

Free online qualifications

Job summary

Nescot invites applications for a childcare position based at the Epsom campus. The role involves supporting children in play and learning activities, and maintaining daily care routines. You will contribute to a supportive environment, observe progress, and plan for individual needs.

The post requires a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification, teamwork, and strong communication with children and adults. The pattern is 37.5 hours over 4 days with one day off each week, on-site benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Demonstrates ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication with adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in play and learning activities.
• Carrying out everyday care routines such as meals and sleep times.
• Enhancing the environment with creative and exciting ideas.
• Observing and recording children's development and planning to meet individual needs.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers and following policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Childcare

Communication

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Work Pattern: Compressed hours 37.5 h/w over 4 days with 1 day off 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
• Must be Level 2 or 3 Qualified

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, following company procedures and policies

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
• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofstedfollowing 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 18th October 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert early)

Interviews held as applications are received