CrawlJobs Logo

Nursery Early Years Practitioner

https://www.randstad.com Logo

Randstad

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom , Crawley

Category Icon
Category:

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary Icon

Salary:

20000.00 - 22000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years old. Working closely with our experienced team, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where children can develop essential skills and reach their full potential.

Job Responsibility:

  • Providing high-quality care and supervision to children in line with EYFS guidelines
  • Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and experiences to support children learning and development
  • Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to promote a sense of belonging and well-being
  • Observing and assessing children progress and planning individualised learning experiences to meet their needs
  • Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times, including conducting regular risk assessments and adhering to health and safety procedures
  • Supporting children personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and nap times, with sensitivity and respect for their individual needs
  • Collaborating with colleagues and parents to share information, plan activities, and support children holistic development
  • Engaging in continuous professional development and training to enhance knowledge and skills in early childhood education

Requirements:

  • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
  • Previous experience working in a nursery setting, with a sound understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Passionate about providing high-quality care and education to young children
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • A positive and proactive attitude, with a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safeguarding procedures relevant to working with young children

Nice to have:

  • able to build relationships
  • baby room experience
  • be a role model
  • behaviour management skills
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • motivated
  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Generous holiday allowance and other benefits
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme
  • Free online training modules
  • Work within Surrey and West Sussex
  • Partner with us for exciting job opportunities
  • Finding the right educational setting for you
  • Flexible days to fit around you

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Nursery Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

At Thrive, we don’t just provide childcare – we shape futures. Every day, our Ea...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Nantwich, Crewe
Salary
Salary:
12.90 - 13.20 GBP / Hour
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 opportunities also available)
  • Passion for supporting the growth, learning, and wellbeing of children
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities tailored to each child’s development
  • Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of every child in your care
  • Collaborate with your team to provide a nurturing, inspiring environment
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to grow your career
What we offer
What we offer
  • Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals
  • Birthday & Wellbeing Day Off – an extra 2 days paid leave
  • Christmas week closure and festive shopping vouchers
  • Company-supplied branded outdoor jackets
  • Up to 85% off childcare discounts
  • Cashback on dental & health treatments through cash health plans
  • High street & gym membership discounts
  • Free face-to-face counselling sessions
  • Long service awards and monthly colleague spotlight rewards
  • Personal progression & career development opportunities
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner – Full-time and part-time supply roles available from A...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Romford
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
reed.co.uk Logo
STEP TEACHERS
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
  • Experience working in nursery or early years settings
  • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities
  • Assist in planning and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
  • Work collaboratively with staff and parents to support individual needs
  • Observe and record children’s progress and contribute to planning
What we offer
What we offer
  • Discounted high street shopping
  • Travel offers
  • Gym memberships
  • Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services
  • Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher and a chance to win a holiday worth up to £1000
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Join Our Outstanding and Award Winning Team at Treehouse Nursery Schools, Wanste...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Wanstead, East London
Salary
Salary:
28500.00 - 30500.00 GBP / Year
treehousenurseries.com Logo
Treehouse Nursery School
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 3-qualified practitioner
  • Experience in implementing an Outstanding EYFS framework
  • A commitment to promoting the rights and voices of children
  • Creativity, empathy, and a passion for fostering curiosity and independence
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Bring energy, creativity, and a passion for nurturing young minds
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plan and deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and our sequenced Curriculum, fostering children’s holistic development
  • Actively integrate rights-respecting principles into everyday learning, encouraging respect and empathy among children
  • Work alongside a dedicated group of educators to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
  • Participate in training opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of our practice
What we offer
What we offer
  • A collaborative and inspiring work environment
  • A CPD and a culture fully committed to evidence-based teaching and learning development
  • An opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues in a positive, purposeful, and ambitious nursery setting
  • Access to leadership mentoring programme tailored for aspiring staff taking on leadership roles
  • Holiday allowance of 29 days (including birthday leave)
  • 3 additional days when the nursery is closed during Christmas and New Year
  • Childcare Discounts 20% off childcare fees
  • Access to a dedicated staff well-being committee and an active staff forum with assigned representatives
  • High street vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) access
  • Attend networking dinners and charity events
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our happy and welco...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Cricklade
Salary
Salary:
12.72 GBP / Hour
wishford.co.uk Logo
Wishford Schools
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or willingness to complete this funded qualification
  • Interest in caring for, or working with children aged 0-5
  • A confident communicator with excellent listening skills
  • A passion for delivering fun and creative activities suitable for early education
  • A positive, hard-working, can-do attitude
  • A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
  • Willing to develop imaginative ideas
  • Enthusiastic about the benefits of learning outdoors
  • Ability to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information
  • Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the Nursery’s ethos is fulfilled
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plan and deliver a range of age appropriate activities focusing on each individual child’s interests
  • Maintain the children’s development, progress & observation records with the support of the Room Leader
  • To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/guardians to fully integrate the children into the Nursery
  • Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare for every single child in your care
  • Actively contribute to the Cricklade Manor Team, engaging in planning, meetings, training and events
What we offer
What we offer
  • 5% Employer Pension
  • Means tested discount for staff children
  • Discretionary Christmas closure
  • Additional day off for wellbeing
  • Paid CPD training
  • Free meals whilst on duty
  • Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for career development, including access to fully funded apprenticeships up to Level 5
  • Shopping discount card
  • Personal accident at work cover
  • Wellbeing & counselling scheme
Read More
Arrow Right

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Learning Curve Day Nursery is looking for enthusiastic and inspiring nursery pra...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon
Salary
Salary:
26208.00 - 27040.00 GBP / Year
wishford.co.uk Logo
Wishford Schools
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Interest in caring for, or working with children aged 0-5
  • A confident communicator with excellent listening skills
  • A passion for delivering fun and creative activities suitable for early education
  • A positive, hard-working, can-do attitude
  • A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
  • Willing to develop imaginative ideas
  • Enthusiastic about the benefits of outdoor learning
  • Ability to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information
  • Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the Nursery’s ethos is fulfilled
  • Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal working hours (Parent Open Days)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Plan and deliver a range of age appropriate activities focusing on each individual child’s interests
  • Maintain the children’s development, progress & observation records with the support of the Room Leader
  • To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/guardians to fully integrate the children into the Nursery
  • Work with all staff in promoting good staff practices
What we offer
What we offer
  • 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery
  • 5% employer pension
  • Shopping discount card
  • Access to the group’s counselling scheme
  • 3 x days of paid CPD / training per year
  • 20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employment
  • Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5
  • Extra day off for birthday
  • Personal accident at work cover
  • Staff uniform provided
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Years Practitioner

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities include planning and condu...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Oldham
Salary
Salary:
12.70 - 13.00 GBP / Hour
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines
  • Level 2 and Level 3 Opportunities available
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Planning and conducting activities that cater to our Childrens development
  • Collaborating closely with families by maintaining open communication to exchange information about children's progress and well-being
  • Adhering to regulations and engaging in ongoing professional development
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently
What we offer
What we offer
  • Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
  • Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave
  • Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
  • Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
  • Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
  • Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
  • High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
  • Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
  • Long Service Awards
  • Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Years Practitioner

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Earl...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Trafford Park
Salary
Salary:
12.70 - 13.00 GBP / Hour
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines
  • Level 2 and Level 3 Opportunities available
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Planning and conducting activities that cater to our Childrens development
  • Collaborating closely with families by maintaining open communication to exchange information about children's progress and well-being
  • Adhering to regulations and engaging in ongoing professional development
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently
What we offer
What we offer
  • Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
  • Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave
  • Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
  • Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
  • Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
  • Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
  • High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
  • Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
  • Long Service Awards
  • Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Years Practitioner

Astley Nature Kindergarten is a stunning detached house with free on site parkin...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Astley
Salary
Salary:
12.70 - 13.00 GBP / Hour
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines
  • Level 2 and Level 3 Opportunities available
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Planning and conducting activities that cater to our Childrens development
  • Collaborating closely with families by maintaining open communication to exchange information about children's progress and well-being
  • Adhering to regulations and engaging in ongoing professional development
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently
What we offer
What we offer
  • Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
  • Birthday Holiday And Well-being Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
  • Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
  • Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
  • Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
  • Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
  • High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
  • Free Face To Face Counseling Sessions
  • Long Service Awards
  • Monthly Colleague Spotslight Rewards - Cash Incentive
Read More
Arrow Right