Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 05 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,200 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Lingfield, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Happy Nurses |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a qualified *Level 2 or 3* Nursery Practitioner.
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and Early Years education for young children. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You will follow the EYFS framework to support children’s individual development and build strong relationships with both families and colleagues.
Main Duties:
Provide immediate care for every child and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
Act as a key person, monitoring and recording children’s progress
Maintain up-to-date Learning Journeys and individual planning
Support personal care, hygiene, and mealtimes
Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
Follow safeguarding procedures and monitor child wellbeing
Ensure the room is clean, safe, and well-resourced
Work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies
Encourage free flow play to support independence and confidence
Participate in training and ongoing professional development
What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have some experience in childcare, be motivated and want to work as part of a team.
Offering a £1000 welcome bonus!*
Experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and key worker system
Be reliable, punctual, patient and trustworthy
Good communication skills i.e have ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and health and safety procedures. Be positive, enthusiastic and motivated and provide a fun and stimulating environment for the children and staff.
What we offer
Excellent starting salary, 30-40 hours a week
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Extra day off on your birthday
Discounted childcare
Ongoing professional development and training
Pension scheme
Uniform provided
Employee of the month scheme
Bonus Scheme
Welcome bonus*
*terms and conditions apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £27,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Childcare
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
childcare qualification, either level 2 or 3 (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and Early Years education for young children. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You will follow the EYFS framework to support children’s individual development and build strong relationships with both families and colleagues.
Main Duties:
Provide immediate care for every child and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
Act as a key person, monitoring and recording children’s progress
Maintain up-to-date Learning Journeys and individual planning
Support personal care, hygiene, and mealtimes
Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
Follow safeguarding procedures and monitor child wellbeing
Ensure the room is clean, safe, and well-resourced
Work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies
Encourage free flow play to support independence and confidence
Participate in training and ongoing professional development
What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have some experience in childcare, be motivated and want to work as part of a team.
Offering a £1000 welcome bonus!*
Experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and key worker system
Be reliable, punctual, patient and trustworthy
Good communication skills i.e have ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and health and safety procedures. Be positive, enthusiastic and motivated and provide a fun and stimulating environment for the children and staff.
What we offer
Excellent starting salary, 30-40 hours a week
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Extra day off on your birthday
Discounted childcare
Ongoing professional development and training
Pension scheme
Uniform provided
Employee of the month scheme
Bonus Scheme
Welcome bonus*
*terms and conditions apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £27,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Childcare
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
childcare qualification, either level 2 or 3 (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)