Early Years Practitioner

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Hours:

27 hours per week (3 days x 9-hour shifts)

Salary from £14.00 per hour

Please note this role requires a full and Relevant level 3 or above Early years Qualification.

About us:

Founded in 1943 and set in a beautiful Georgian house, Drayton House Nursery School provides exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We are known for our warm, friendly atmosphere, high standards of teaching, and individualized attention for every child.

Our intentionally small class sizes allow children to build confidence and independence while developing essential early skills. We have strong relationships with local private and state schools, making us a top choice for families in the area. Plus, our nursery mascot, Berty the dog, adds to the charm of our welcoming environment!

Drayton House Nursery School is centrally located on Austen Road, Guildford, just 15–20 minutes from the town center, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and a historic castle.

Why Join us:

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer upto a

£400 Qualification Recognition bonus

to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

\t£750 Welcome Bonus : A warm start to your journey with us\tUp to a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners\tAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.\tChildcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.\tHealth and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.\tDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.\tCompany Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!\tReferral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!\tCompany Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!:\tCareer Progression Opportunities!

Your Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

\tPlan and deliver engaging activities that promote children’s development.\tSupport the physical and emotional well-being of children in your care.\tAct as a key worker, building strong relationships with children and parents.\tWork as part of a collaborative team to uphold our high standards of childcare.

What We’re Looking For

\tA Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).\tFluent in written and spoken English (essential).\tOver one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).\tKnowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Drayton House 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.