Nursery Assistant

14 Days Old

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Cherrywood Nursery

Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT

Contract: Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Permanent | Part-time options available

Salary: Up to £29,326.70 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:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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