Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Forest Row

Job Title

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Location

Forest Row, East Sussex

Pay Rate

£14.00 - £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Contract Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours / Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00

Job Overview

Are you an experienced

Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next rewarding role in

Forest Row?

We are seeking a warm, dedicated, and proactive Early Years professional to join a friendly nursery team. Working consistent

08:00 to 18:00 weekday hours with competitive pay of

£14.00 - £16.00 per hour, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding care and learning opportunities under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

As a Nursery Practitioner working an 8:00 - 6:00 shift, your daily routine will involve

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Welcoming Children & Families (08:00): Greeting parents and children warmly, managing smooth morning handovers, and setting up inviting, age-appropriate learning invitations and play areas.

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Delivering the EYFS Framework

Planning and leading creative indoor and outdoor learning activities tailored to individual children's interests and developmental stages.

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Key Person Responsibilities

Observing, tracking milestones, maintaining learning journals, and completing progress updates for your allocated key children.

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Routine & Care Support

Assisting with meal and snack times, encouraging healthy eating habits, supporting hygiene/nappy changing/toileting routines, and supervising rest and sleep times.

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Safety & Safeguarding

Actively upholding stringent safeguarding standards, conducting daily risk assessments of rooms and garden facilities, and ensuring paediatric first aid protocols are maintained.

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Team & Parent Communication

Sharing constructive, reassuring daily feedback with parents at pick-up, completing shift handovers, and collaborating with room colleagues to reflect on the day and prepare for tomorrow.

Key Requirements & Skills

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Qualification

Full and relevant

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development, or Early Years Educator).

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Experience

Hands-on experience working within a registered UK nursery, preschool, or early years setting.

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Curriculum Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of the

EYFS curriculum, British Values, and statutory safeguarding guidelines.

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Attributes

Reliable, energetic, caring, and an effective verbal communicator.

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Vetting

Must hold or be willing to undergo an

Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, alongside verified employment references.

Pay & Benefits

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Competitive Hourly Rate

£14.00 - £16.00 / hour

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Predictable Schedule

Set weekday hours (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday; no weekend working)

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Career Growth

Access to accredited continuous professional development (CPD) and ongoing training

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Supportive Culture

A welcoming setting with experienced leadership dedicated to staff well-being

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? We'd love to speak with you.

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Email

Send your CV directly to

hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

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Call

Contact Hannah on

01293 527416 for an immediate, confidential discussion.