Nursery Practitioner Jobs in South East England

Job Description Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Up to £32,300 | 42.5 Hours per week If you’re passionate about shaping bright futures and creating magical early learning experiences, this is the perfect role for you. As an Early Years Educator (Level 3), you’ll play a key part in nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence, and creativity in a warm, supportive nursery setting. Every day brings new opportunities to help little learners grow, explore, and thrive. What You’ll Bring • Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (essential) • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles • A genuine love of early education, with a nurturing and patient approach • Team spirit and great communication skills Why You’ll Love Working Here • Competitive salary up to £32,300 (depending on experience) • Company pension scheme • Wellness programme and mental health support • Online benefits portal and staff reward scheme • Fun team socials and events throughout the year • Discounted childcare for your own little ones What You’ll Do • Support the Room Leader in the smooth daily running of the room and wider nursery • Act as a Key Person, building strong, trusting relationships with children and families • Plan and deliver engaging activities that follow the EYFS curriculum • Carry out observations and assessments to celebrate each child’s development • Prepare and maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor environments, including messy play and garden areas • Ensure all safeguarding and health & safety policies are met • Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to create a connected, caring environment Reference: WILL226578/DB INDCHI

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Up to £32,300 | 42.5 Hours per week If you’re passionate about shaping bright futures and creating magical early learning experiences, this is the perfect role for you. As an Early Years Educator (Level 3), you’ll play a key part in nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence, and creativity in a warm, supportive nursery setting. Every day brings new opportunities to help little learners grow, explore, and thrive. What You’ll Bring • Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (essential) • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles • A genuine love of early education, with a nurturing and patient approach • Team spirit and great communication skills Why You’ll Love Working Here • Competitive salary up to £32,300 (depending on experience) • Company pension scheme • Wellness programme and mental health support • Online benefits portal and staff reward scheme • Fun team socials and events throughout the year • Discounted childcare for your own little ones What You’ll Do • Support the Room Leader in the smooth daily running of the room and wider nursery • Act as a Key Person, building strong, trusting relationships with children and families • Plan and deliver engaging activities that follow the EYFS curriculum • Carry out observations and assessments to celebrate each child’s development • Prepare and maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor environments, including messy play and garden areas • Ensure all safeguarding and health & safety policies are met • Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to create a connected, caring environment Reference: WILL226578/DB INDCHI

Early Years Practitioner wanted Henley on Thames. Salary from £25,396.80 (qualification and exp depending) Starting bonus £2500 (payable after probation) Required Qualifications: Minimum NNEB, NVQ 2/3 or equivalent Key Responsibilities 1. Ensure the safety and well being of all children in your care resulting in the total avoidance of preventable accidents and promoting a feeling of security and satisfaction amongst all parents. 2. Caring for the all-round daily needs of the children to enhance…

Early Years Practitioner wanted Micklefield, High Wycombe. Salary from £25,396.80 (qualification and exp depending) Starting bonus £2500 (payable after probation) Level 3 apprenticeship available. Required Qualifications: Minimum NNEB, NVQ 3 or equivalent. Key Responsibilities 1. Ensure the safety and well being of all children in your care resulting in the total avoidance of preventable accidents and promoting a feeling of security and satisfaction amongst all parents. 2. Caring for the all-ro…

Join Our Fun, Caring Team in Chipping Norton! Early Years Practitioner – Banana Moon Day Nursery Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive? At Banana Moon Chipping Norton, we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team and make a real difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. What You’ll Do As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in shaping children’s early development. Your day-to-day work will include: • C…

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner & Room Leader – Milton Keynes Location: Milton Keynes Contract: Permanent | Full-Time Hours: Up to 40 hours per week Pay: • Level 3 Practitioner – up to £13.50 per hour • Room Leader – up to £14.00 per hour About the Role ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd are proud to be supporting a high-quality nursery setting in Milton Keynes, currently recruiting both a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner and an experienced Room Leader . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming…

Description Where little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact. Kiddie Capers Childcare Lewes is a charming and quirky building nestled at the end of Cliffe High Street in Lewes. Surrounded by a beautiful river, a nature reserve, a…

Nursery: Nara Horton Children's Nursery, OX16 9AL Hours: Casual, Zero Hours Contract Salary: Up to £13.70 per hour based on experience and qualifications Remarkable Futures Start Here Can you inspire the next generation? Nara Horton’s Purpose To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life. How you’ll spend your time here You’ll plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care …

Nursery : Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, Garstons Track, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NB Hours : Early Years Practitioner Full Time, Monday - Friday Salary : up to £29,670 annual salary (depending on experience and qualifications) Benefits : Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount and wellness day £1000 Welcome Bonus Not your standard Nursery role… and that’s exactly the point. Can you inspire the next generation? Farley Sparsholt's Purpose To give children healthy foundatio…

Location - Blueberry Nursery School, 5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB Hours - Casual hours, Monday to Frida y Salary - up to £14.21 - Salary to be discussed based on experience and qualification Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount and much much more Remarkable Futures Start Here Hello, I’m Becky, the Nursery Manager at Blueberry. My team and I bring a wealth of early years insight, and we’re passionate about inspiring children to be inquisitive, imaginative, and confident …

Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Required for July 2026 Full or part time Salary: FTE salary range will be between £25,651 and £28,217 Hoe Bridge School seeking to appoint a Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. As part of the Nursery Team at the Greenfield Little School, you will be working with children from six months and will be responsible to the Nursery Manager. You will be well-qualified and energetic with vision, purpose, warmth and humour, someone who works positively wit…

Permanent Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / Level 3) - Forest Row Job Title: Permanent Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator (Level 2 or Level 3) Location: Forest Row, East Sussex Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday) About the Role Are you a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a stable, long-term career move? We are recruiting a passionate Early Years Educator for a permanent full-time position at a welcoming nursery setting in…

Permanent Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / Level 3) - Horley Job Title: Permanent Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator (Level 2 or Level 3) Location: Horley, Surrey Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday) About the Role Are you a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a stable, long-term career move? We are recruiting a passionate Early Years Educator for a permanent full-time position at a welcoming nursery in Horley . This role o…

Nursery Practitioner - Daily Supply Work Location: Waverley Start Date: ASAP Pay: £14 per hour Veritas Education is currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join nurseries in the borough of Waverley. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting children's early development, fostering a safe, fun, engaging, and nurturing learning environment, and helping each child reach their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build …

Nursery Practitioner Redhill Salary up to £30,326 per annum (doe) Full-time or Part-time A lovely nursery in Redhill, part of an award-winning childcare provider, is looking for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, develop your skills, and enjoy great career progression opportunities. Essential Requirement for Nursery Practitioner Level 2 qualification in Early Years or above (essential)…

Are you a passionate early year’s professional looking to make a real difference? Join Claires Court as a Nursery Practitioner and help shape young children’s development in a nurturing environment. Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) Location: Ridgeway, The Thicket, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QE Salary: £32,000 gross per annum Claires Court - Required August/September 2026 About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner working with children aged 2-4. This is a fu…

£1,000 New Starter bonus Our client is dedicated to providing high-quality care and delivering incredible outcomes for the children in their care. All of the settings across our client sites are bespoke nurseries are designed to offer exciting, stimulating and engaging spaces for the children in their care to grow and develop in. These environments provide fantastic opportunities for the children in our care to explore, play and learn. This working environment provides all of their team members…

Nursery Practitioner – Full Time Location: Slough (SL2) Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week, shifts between nursery opening hours) About the Role We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming early years setting in the Slough area (SL2). This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic childcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for young children. You will play a key role in cre…

Ten90 are currently looking for qualified nursery practitioners in Slough to join our growing team. Are you a compassionate and caring individual who would like to work with children as a nursery practitioner? Do you enjoy working with others? Are you reliable and punctual? If you have answered yes to the above, then keep reading below for more exciting information about this role! The client: This children's centre is in Slough, it is a fantastic children's centre which is well known amongst t…

Are you seeking flexible work? Do you have a passion for childcare or wish to expand your knowledge in a childcare setting? We are on the lookout for qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our dynamic temporary nursery team for the Basingstoke area and surrounding boroughs. Why choose Here to Help Recruitment for Nursery work? * Competitive pay ranging from £16.65 to £18.00 per hour * Flexibility in scheduling * Opportunities for full-time or part-time in nursery settings * FREE Safeguarding c…

Nursery – Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Pre School Salary level 2 – £27,009 - £27,823 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Salary level 3 – £28,972 - £33,020 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Otterbourne Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to…

Early Years Educator (Qualified L2 / L3) Part- time or Full-time Reflections Nursery and Forest School are looking for Qualified Early Years Educators and Nursery Practitioners to join our team! (pro rata for part time). Reflections Nursery and Forest School is set in two buildings - a lovely Regency building and a gothic Tudor-style building, both on three floors with loads of space, lots of light and huge gardens. Our vision is to create a place that values caring,respectful relationships and…

Nursery Practitioners Required (Multiple Roles Available) Location- Camberley, Surrey Pay- £15-£18 per hour Start- September 2026 Hours- Part-Time/Full Time (08:30-15:30) At Teaching Personnel, we are seeking multiple qualified nursery practitioners to keep up with the rising demand for nursery support. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education to make a meaningful impact on our youngest learners. We currently have multiple primary schools actively s…

Nursery Practitioners Required (Multiple Roles Available) Location- Guildford, Surrey Pay- £15-£18 per hour Start- September 2026 Hours- Part-Time/Full Time (08:30-15:30) At Teaching Personnel, we are seeking multiple qualified nursery practitioners to keep up with the rising demand for nursery support. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education to make a meaningful impact on our youngest learners. We currently have multiple primary schools actively s…