Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner | North Surrey | £100-£125 per day | Full-Time, Monday to Friday | September 2025!

Are you a dedicated and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner eager to play a vital role in shaping young minds in a nurturing environment? Long Term Futures is partnering with a wonderful private nursery in North Surrey, seeking a passionate individual to join their supportive team and contribute to the foundational development of preschool children.

The Opportunity: Nurturing Early Years Growth

This is a fantastic full-time opportunity within a highly-regarded nursery setting in North Surrey. As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll be instrumental in delivering an engaging and stimulating Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. This long-term contract offers stability and has strong potential for permanency, allowing you to build lasting relationships with children and their families within a close-knit community. You'll contribute directly to creating a positive and inspiring start to every child's educational journey.

Your Role: Key Contributions to Child Development

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, your key contributions will include:

• Planning and leading creative, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework, tailored to children's individual needs and interests.
• Observing, assessing, and accurately recording children's development and progress, using these insights to inform future planning.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child feels secure, valued, and encouraged to explore.
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, their parents/carers, and colleagues, fostering open communication.
• Acting as a key person for a group of children, taking responsibility for their well-being and development.
• Ensuring all safeguarding and welfare requirements are consistently met, prioritising the safety of all children.

What We Require: Essential Qualifications & Skills

To thrive in this nurturing role, you'll need:

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., Cache Level 3, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Learning and Development) is essential.
• Proven experience working as a Nursery Practitioner within an early years setting.
• A strong, in-depth understanding of the EYFS framework and its implementation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and a child-centred approach.
• A valid enhanced DBS check or the willingness to obtain one.

Working With Us: Benefits & Support

Partnering with Long Term Futures and this North Surrey nursery offers:

• Opportunities for continuous professional development within the early years sector.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to best practice.
• Consistent, long-term work with potential for permanency.
• Guidance and support available from our dedicated consultants.

Your Application: How to Proceed

If you are a qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner ready to make a difference in children's early years:

• Send your up-to-date CV.
• Connect directly with Jack, our South London specialist.
• Complete the necessary background and compliance checks.
• Arrange your interview with the nursery team.

This North Surrey location offers straightforward commutes from areas such as Claygate, Esher, Cobham, Leatherhead, Oxshott, and Epsom.

Reach out to Jack @ Long Term Futures today to learn more about this role or explore other rewarding vacancies!