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Early Years Practitioner

The Nest Croydon Ltd
Spring Park · posted 2 August 2026
Salary
£13 – £14 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Spring Park, Greater London
Category
Education and Training
Level 2/3 Early Years Practitioner (Term Time Only) About Us Welcome to Little Nest Ltd , a brand-new, purpose-built nursery committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.

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We are now recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a newly launched setting where your ideas, skills, and passion for early years education can truly shine.

Youll work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team that prioritises high-quality learning, child wellbeing, and continuous professional development.

The Role As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will: Provide safe, caring, and stimulating early years experiences in line with the EYFS 2025 framework .

Plan, deliver, and assess a rich curriculum tailored to meet the needs of individual children.

Promote childrens development through purposeful play, encouraging curiosity, independence, and confidence.

Maintain accurate and meaningful records, including learning journals and assessments.

Build strong, professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are adhered to at all times.

Work collaboratively with your room team and support the day-to-day running of your room.

What Were Looking For A full and relevant Level2 / 3 qualification in Early Years (e.g.

CACHE, NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent).

A Full Paediatric First Aid training preferred At least 1 year of experience in an early years setting (preferred but not essential for outstanding candidates).

A sound understanding of the EYFS , child development, and safeguarding procedures.

A kind, nurturing, and professional approach with a genuine love for working with young children.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Why Join Little Nest Ltd? Be part of a new, modern nursery setting designed with children and educators in mind.

Term-time only hours for better worklife balance.

Supportive leadership and opportunities for career development and training .

A caring and inclusive team that values your voice and contributions.

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

A setting that prioritises child-centred practice , well-being, and excellence in early years education.

Key Details Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Term-Time Only (Monday to Friday) Working Hours: 25-40 hours per week between 7:30-6pm Salary: Competitive and based on experience/qualifications Location: West Wickham CR0 Little Nest Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. xwzovoh

All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and thorough referencing as part of our safer recruitment process.

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour Experience: Early childhood education: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Level 2 early years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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