Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Lightwater, Surrey GU18 A rewarding opportunity within a welcoming nurseries & early years setting in Lightwater, supporting high-quality childcare, EYFS learning, child development, and children’s wellbeing within a nurturing nursery environment. Employment Type Full-time | Permanent | Nursery-Based Role | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Salary £29,000 - £29,120 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits Pay & Benefits * Supportive and welcoming nursery environment * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities * Career progression pathways within childcare and early years * Well-resourced nursery setting focused on children’s learning and development * Collaborative leadership team and child-focused culture * Long-term progression opportunities within nurseries & early years * Curiosity-led learning environment supporting creativity and confidence-building * Regular learning and development support * Caring and collaborative nursery team culture * Rewarding opportunity supporting children’s growth and wellbeing * Modern nursery environment with engaging learning spaces * Opportunity to work within a highly regarded childcare setting Working Hours & Shift Pattern Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday Nursery-based role in Lightwater, Surrey GU18 * Supporting nursery childcare provision and EYFS learning delivery * Collaborative nursery environment with ongoing team support * Focus on safeguarding, child development, and learning outcomes * Working within a structured and nurturing nursery setting * Based within a well-established early years environment in Lightwater Job Description As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or Nursery Nurse, you will support children’s care, learning, and development within a nursery setting in Lightwater, Surrey GU18. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced early years professional who enjoys creating engaging EYFS learning experiences within a caring and child-focused childcare environment. Within this nurseries & early years setting, you will contribute to a child-centred environment where curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independence are encouraged through high-quality childcare and structured early years learning. The nursery environment promotes strong partnerships with families, collaborative teamwork, and a warm atmosphere where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Key Responsibilities * Support children’s day-to-day care, learning, and development * Deliver engaging EYFS-based activities and learning experiences * Create a safe, caring, and stimulating nursery environment * Support children’s wellbeing, confidence, communication, and independence * Maintain safeguarding, health, safety, and welfare standards * Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues * Support observations, assessments, records, and nursery documentation * Work collaboratively with the wider nursery and childcare team * Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and child-centred learning * Support the daily running and organisation of the nursery room environment Requirements * You must have the permanent right to work in the UK * Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised within EYFS * Previous experience working within a nursery or early years childcare setting * Background in Nursery (EYFS) and early years learning environments * 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 3 Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Childcare Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Senior Nursery Practitioner Company Culture As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will be joining a collaborative childcare setting focused on teamwork, early years development, and delivering high-quality nursery care within a welcoming and child-focused learning environment. The nursery promotes creativity, confidence-building, curiosity-led learning, and meaningful relationships between staff, children, and families. The team environment is caring, professional, and development-led, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and helping team members build rewarding long-term careers within childcare and early years. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, support one another, and take pride in creating positive learning experiences for children each day. J-18808-Ljbffr