Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Egham, Surrey, TW20
Join a calm, welcoming early years nursery where a full and relevant Level 3-qualified practitioner can make a positive difference through purposeful play, emotional security and strong relationships with families.
Employment Type
Full-time, permanent and all year round.
Salary
£28,000 per annum + benefits.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Annual loyalty bonus recognising dedication, professional conduct and continued learning.
- An additional paid day off on or around your birthday, subject to appropriate staffing cover.
- Paid half-day leave to support personal commitments and wellbeing.
- Staff referral rewards for introducing new colleagues and families.
- Ongoing CPD, in-house learning and access to further qualification pathways.
- Regular one-to-one guidance from an experienced early years team.
- A 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, Surrey, TW20.
- Monday-to-Friday nursery provision.
- Flexible shifts scheduled between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
- You must be able 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 join an experienced early years team within a calm, stimulating nursery in Egham, Surrey (TW20). The setting provides care and early education from infancy through to pre-school, with age-appropriate rooms designed to meet each stage of development. The nursery’s approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage, with an emphasis on emotional security, purposeful learning through play, outdoor experiences, school readiness and genuine partnerships with parents.
You will plan and deliver meaningful experiences that build children’s confidence, curiosity, independence and communication. This opportunity is suited to a Level 3-qualified practitioner who is passionate about nurseries & early years and wants to build a lasting 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.
Requirements
- No sponsorship is available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
- 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 and Qualified Nursery Practitioner.
Company Culture
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will join a close-knit team that values family, communication, contribution and personal responsibility. Experienced colleagues provide consistency and create an environment in which both children and practitioners can thrive. The nursery encourages professional growth through ongoing CPD, in-house training, further qualification pathways and regular one-to-one guidance. Practitioners are invited to share ideas, build their confidence and contribute to a welcoming community where staff are valued as individuals.
The setting offers calm, well-resourced rooms, outdoor learning opportunities and a child-centred curriculum built around emotional security, exploration and strong family partnerships.
Apply Today
If you are a caring and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner seeking a permanent childcare role in Egham, TW20, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today and join a nursery where your knowledge, ideas and commitment to children’s early learning will be valued.
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