Early Years Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Hersham, Surrey
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Early Years qualification Nursery Practitioner experience EYFS knowledge Childcare Outdoor learning Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Years Practitioner – Hersham, Surrey, KT12

Salary: £13.00–£14.25 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 30 hours per week | 3 days | Shifts between 8:00am–6:30pm / All year round, permanent (not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants)

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a kind and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our beautiful nursery in Hersham, Surrey (KT12). This is a wonderful chance to join a small, supportive setting where creativity, imagination, and a love of learning are celebrated. You will play a key role in implementing in-the-moment planning, going on outings, supporting children’s development, and contributing to a nurturing, inspiring environment.

Early Years Practitioner – Hersham, Surrey KT12

Salary: £13.00–£14.25 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 30 hours per week | 3 days | Shifts between 8:00am–6:30pm / All year round, permanent (not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants)

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a kind and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our beautiful nursery in Hersham, Surrey (KT12). This is a wonderful chance to join a small, supportive setting where creativity, imagination, and a love of learning are celebrated. You will play a key role in implementing in-the-moment planning, going on outings, supporting children’s development, and contributing to a nurturing, inspiring environment.

Staff Benefits

  • Staff wellbeing focused
  • Career progression and funded training
  • Regular pay rises
  • Christmas and New Year closure
  • Pension scheme

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the highest standard of childcare and early education
  • Work collaboratively as part of a passionate team
  • Celebrate children’s learning and development with them and their families
  • Plan and implement engaging, interest-led activities using your EYFS knowledge
  • Support a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

About You

  • Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
  • Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner
  • Strong commitment to outdoor learning and inclusive practice
  • Excellent communication skills with parents and carers
  • Eligible to work in the UK

### Apply Today

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner ready to grow your career?

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