Early Years Assistant

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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Cherrywood Nursery Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT Contract: Full-Time 42.5 hours a week Salary: Up to £31,159.61 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months)
Where Nature Meets Nurture Cherrywood Nursery is nestled in the charming village of Pirbright, offering a modern, open-plan setting where creativity, care, and nature come together. Our exceptional facilities include:
A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area
Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces
A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames to support gross motor development
Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources
A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities
An on-site kitchen with two caterers serving fresh, homemade meals daily
Why You’ll Love Working With Us £1,000 Welcome Bonus – A warm and rewarding start to your journey
£400 Qualification Bonus – Celebrate your Level 3 expertise after just 6 months
Generous Annual Leave – 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
Childcare Discount – 75% off nursery fees for your own children
Health & Wellbeing Support – Confidential helpline access
Career Development – Tailored training and clear progression pathways
Pension Scheme – Competitive and secure
Referral Bonuses – Help us grow and earn rewards
Free Onsite Parking
Team Events & Celebrations – Socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year
Career Progression Opportunities – Within a growing nursery group
Your Role as a Level 3 Practitioner Deliver high-quality care and education tailored to each child’s individual needs
Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities
Act as a key person, building strong relationships with children and families
Collaborate with your team to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safety
Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development through play and interaction
What We’re Looking For Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
1+ year experience in Early Years – Desirable
Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements – Desirable
Safeguarding Commitment We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.
Ready to make a meaningful impact in early years education? Apply now and become part of our Cherrywood family!
Cherrywood is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
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Location:
Pirbright
Job Type:
FullTime

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