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:

• 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.

• Delivering the EYFS Framework: Planning and leading creative indoor and outdoor learning activities tailored to individual children's interests and developmental stages.

• Key Person Responsibilities: Observing, tracking milestones, maintaining learning journals, and completing progress updates for your allocated key children.

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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).

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

• Curriculum Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, British Values, and statutory safeguarding guidelines.

• Attributes: Reliable, energetic, caring, and an effective verbal communicator.

• Vetting: Must hold or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, alongside verified employment references.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £14.00 – £16.00 / hour 

• Predictable Schedule: Set weekday hours (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday; no weekend working)

• Career Growth: Access to accredited continuous professional development (CPD) and ongoing training

• 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.

• Email: Send your CV directly to hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

• Call: Contact Hannah on 01293 527416 for an immediate, confidential discussion.