NURSERY PRACTITIONER / EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – ELSTEAD, SURREY

Salary: £12.50–£14.50 per hour / £27,000–£29,000 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)
Hours: Permanent, all-year-round, 36–40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, between 7:30am – 6:00pm
Locations: Elstead (GU8), Surrey

Apply Directly send your CV to: belle@smileys-childcare.co.uk
About Us
We are seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners / Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly nurseries in Elstead, Surrey. Our nurseries care for children aged 3 months to 5 years and are surrounded by nature, offering daily opportunities for outdoor play, woodland walks, and exploration. We pride ourselves on a caring, personal approach where every child is supported to thrive and flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality childcare and learning in line with the EYFS framework
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to individual needs
• Support key children with observations, learning journals, and development planning
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment at all times

Benefits

• Competitive salary with joining bonus & £750 refer-a-friend scheme*
• Your birthday off, plus 28 days holiday (+2 additional days with length of service)
• Discounted childcare and staff wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking

About You

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or similar role
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Passionate about early years education, outdoor play, and hands-on learning
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Driving licence preferred for Elstead (limited public transport available)
• Clear DBS and two references required

APPLY NOW

If you are an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner looking for your next childcare career move in Elstead, Surrey, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV to: belle@smileys-childcare.co.uk
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• What is your own email and mobile to contact for interview please?
• When can you start this position, do you have notice to give?
• When would you be free for an interview?
• Hold a Minimum - Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Do you have the right to work in the UK?
• Are you a driver or will you be using public transport? - Please provide your full postcode.
• Please confirm if you are interested in the 4 or 5 day option, working 36 or 40 hours?

Work Location: In perso

• Deliver high-quality childcare and learning in line with the EYFS framework
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to individual needs
• Support key children with observations, learning journals, and development planning
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment at all time