Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner – Lightwater, Surrey GU18
A rewarding opportunity within a welcoming nurseries & early years setting in Lightwater, supporting high-quality childcare, EYFS learning, and children’s development within a nurturing nursery environment inspired by curiosity, creativity, and confidence-building.

Employment Type
Part-time | Permanent | 36 hours per week | Monday to Thursday | All Year Round

Salary
£22,880 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Part-time permanent opportunity within a supportive nursery environment
• Monday to Thursday working pattern
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within childcare and early years
• Supportive childcare setting focused on EYFS learning and development
• Opportunity to positively support children’s wellbeing, creativity, and confidence
• Collaborative nursery team with supportive leadership
• Internal progression encouraged where possible
• Access to training routes to support continued professional development
• Positive, caring, and passionate team culture
• Opportunities to build a long-term career within nurseries & early years
• Rewarding childcare role within a well-established nursery setting

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Part-time | Permanent | Monday to Thursday | 36 hours per week
Nursery-based role in Lightwater, Surrey GU18

• Monday to Thursday working pattern
• 36 hours per week, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break
• Supporting nursery childcare provision and EYFS learning delivery
• Focus on children’s development, safeguarding, and wellbeing
• Based within a supportive nursery setting in Lightwater

Job Description
As a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, you will support children’s care, learning, and development within a nursery setting in Lightwater, Surrey (GU18). This opportunity is ideal for an early years professional with experience in Nursery (EYFS), looking to contribute to a caring and engaging childcare environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, play, and thrive.

Within this nurseries & early years setting, you will help support high-quality childcare practice, contribute to engaging EYFS-based activities, and work closely with colleagues and families to help children progress within a safe, positive, and nurturing nursery environment. The setting promotes curiosity-led learning, confidence-building, and strong relationships between staff, children, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s day-to-day care, learning, and development
• Assist with EYFS-based activities and engaging learning experiences
• Help create a safe, caring, and stimulating nursery environment
• Support children’s wellbeing, confidence, and independence
• Maintain safeguarding, health, safety, and welfare standards
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
• Support observations, records, and nursery documentation
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery and childcare team
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and child-centred learning
• Support the daily running of the nursery room environment

Requirements

• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
• Relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years childcare setting
• Background in Nursery (EYFS) and early years practice
• Ability to support children’s learning, safeguarding, and development
• Warm, caring, and professional communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider nursery team
• Also suitable for: Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Childcare Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Early Years Assistant

Company Culture
As a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, you will be joining a supportive childcare setting focused on teamwork, early years development, and high-quality nursery care. The nursery environment values positive, caring, and passionate team members, with a strong focus on helping children feel safe, supported, confident, and excited about learning.

The setting encourages collaborative working, continued learning, and professional growth, creating an environment where staff are supported to build their skills, progress within childcare careers, and make a meaningful difference to children and families each day.

Apply Today
If you are an early years professional looking for a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner opportunity in Lightwater (GU18), your childcare experience, caring approach, and commitment to supporting children’s development will be highly valued within this nursery setting. Apply today to explore a rewarding opportunity within nurseries & early years in Surrey where you can continue developing your experience within childcare and EYFS practice.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
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