Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Are you a qualified Early Years professional looking for your next long-term career move? Randstad Education is recruiting for Permanent Level 3 Nursery Practitioner roles across beautiful settings in Horley and East Grinstead.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking for a fresh environment or newly qualified and eager to anchor your career, we want to hear from you. We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated professionals to create safe, stimulating, and nurturing spaces for children aged 0-5.

The core focus of these permanent positions is to lead and support the daily learning and development of children while maintaining excellent standards of care. As a qualified practitioner, you will act as a Key Person, building strong, lasting relationships with families, tracking milestones, and implementing the EYFS framework.

• Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Locations Available: Horley (Surrey) & East Grinstead (West Sussex)

• Competitive Salary: Generous permanent packages paid on our Qualified Practitioner scale (negotiable based on experience).

• Stability: Secure, permanent contracts with reputable early years providers.

• Professional Growth: Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist training via Randstad and your placement nursery.

• Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, company pension schemes, and regular staff well-being initiatives.

We are looking for energetic, professional, and reliable individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications: Holds a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent).

• Knowledge: A strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework, child development, and observation/assessment processes.

• Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong team-working abilities, and a positive, solution-focused attitude.

• Commitment: Fully dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures.

• Key Person Duties: Oversee a designated group of children, tracking their development, updating learning journals, and writing progress reports.

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and implement creative, age-appropriate, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS.

• High-Quality Care: Provide excellent general care, supervision, and support with personal care and mealtime routines.

• Partnership with Parents: Maintain open, professional communication with parents and carers to provide daily feedback on their child's day.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment, strictly adhering to health and safety and safeguarding policies.

If you are a passionate Level 3 Practitioner ready to secure a rewarding permanent role in Horley or East Grinstead, get in touch today.

To apply, please email your CV directly to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for an informal, confidential chat about the available locations.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

able to build relationships,baby room experience,be a role model,behaviour management skills,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,motivated,nursery assistant experience,nursery nurse experience

qualifications

CACHE level 2 or 3