Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Egham, Surrey, TW20
Join a calm, welcoming early years nursery in Egham, Surrey, TW20, where you can make a positive difference through purposeful play, emotional security and strong relationships with families. As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will support babies, toddlers and pre-school-aged children within a nurturing EYFS environment, with ongoing professional development and opportunities to build a lasting career in childcare.
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent and all year round.
Salary
£28,000 per annum + benefits.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum.
- Annual loyalty bonus recognising dedication, professional conduct and continued learning.
- Additional paid day off on or around your birthday, subject to appropriate staffing cover.
- Paid half-day leave to support personal commitments and wellbeing.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Staff referral rewards for introducing new colleagues and families.
- Ongoing CPD and in-house learning.
- Access to further qualification pathways.
- Regular one-to-one guidance from an experienced early years team.
- Safe, well-resourced and nurturing nursery environment.
- Opportunities to strengthen your practice, take greater responsibility and progress your childcare career.
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent and all year round.
Egham, TW20.
- Monday-to-Friday nursery provision.
- Flexible shifts scheduled between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
- You must be available to work throughout the year rather than during term time only.
- Work within an established nursery team caring for babies, toddlers and pre-school-aged children.
- Contribute to consistent care, purposeful learning and smooth daily nursery routines.
Job Description
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality care and early education within a calm, stimulating nursery in Egham. The setting supports children from infancy through to pre-school, with age-appropriate rooms designed around each stage of development. Practice is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a strong focus on emotional security, purposeful learning through play, outdoor experiences, school readiness and genuine partnerships with parents. You will plan meaningful experiences that build children's confidence, curiosity, independence and communication while developing your own practice within nurseries & early years and building a long-term career in childcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and purposeful learning in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build warm, consistent key-person relationships that help children feel emotionally secure.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs.
- Observe children's progress, maintain accurate learning records and identify meaningful next steps.
- Support children's communication, physical, social and emotional development through everyday play and routines.
- Promote independence, curiosity, confidence and positive relationships between children.
- Communicate openly with parents and carers through daily updates, progress discussions and supportive handovers.
- Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive and well-organised learning environment.
- Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to team meetings, training and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
- You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
- A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare or an equivalent UK-recognised qualification.
- Previous experience supporting children within a nursery, pre-school or early years setting is desirable.
- A sound understanding of the EYFS and the ability to promote children's learning, wellbeing and development through purposeful play.
- Confident in planning activities, completing observations, identifying next steps, maintaining safe routines and communicating with families.
- A warm, patient and dependable approach, with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to children's care.
- Able to manage day-to-day responsibilities independently while contributing fully to a collaborative nursery team.
- Also suitable for: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Level 3 Nursery Nurse, Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, Level 3 Early Years Educator, Qualified Nursery Practitioner.
Company Culture
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will be part of a close-knit nursery team that values family, communication, contribution and personal responsibility. Experienced colleagues provide consistency and regular one-to-one guidance, while ongoing CPD, in-house training and further qualification pathways support continued professional growth. Practitioners are encouraged to share ideas, build confidence and contribute to a welcoming community. Calm, well-resourced rooms, outdoor learning opportunities and a child-centred curriculum support emotional security, exploration and strong family partnerships.
Apply Today
If you are a caring and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner seeking a permanent childcare position in Egham, TW20, Apply today and bring your knowledge, ideas and commitment to a nursery where children's early learning and strong relationships with families are central to everyday practice. With ongoing learning, experienced guidance and opportunities to take greater responsibility, this is a supportive environment in which to continue developing your early years career.
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
