Nursery Nurse & Early Years Practitioner Job Vacancies in or near South East England Nurseries

Posted 5 hours ago Qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse

Littlehampton, West Sussex 

Littlehampton Day Nursery C I C
  • Full Time
  • £11.44 – £11.88 per hour

Would you like to join our lovely nursery team? We are an independent Nursery, seeking a qualified Nursery Nurse. We have a wonderful setting in large surrounding gardens that is full of fun come rain or shine!! The position is full time, Monday to Friday, working with children aged 0-5 years. Additional training is offered. You will be a Key person, planning and delivering activities based on the...

Posted 5 hours ago Early Years Nursery Nurse / Practitioner Level 2 +

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 

Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton
  • Full Time
  • £10.00 – £12.00 per hour

Want to be part of a fun and loving team? Come join our team at Banana Moon, Chipping Norton. We're expanding and forever evolving and have some great opportunities here at our Nursery. This is a great opportunity to join a nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children and learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team who are caring, family friendly...

Posted 5 hours ago Nursery Apprentice

Farnborough, Hampshire 

Cherubs Kindergarten
  • Apprenticeship
  • Yearly performance bonus scheme

A small family run day nursery in Farnborough are looking for a fun and motivated practitioner to join their team. The nursery have an expanding baby room which caters for under 2's and a separate large over 2's room along side our BRAND NEW preschool room. You will need to promote and adhere to good practice as well as provide a warm and welcoming environment for the children attending the setting....

Posted 19 hours ago Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Weybridge, Surrey 

Pippa's House Nursery Weybridge
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • From £19,000 to £29,000

Pippa’s House Nursery is a family- owned group of five settings based in Surrey and Hampshire. Each setting has a wealth of imaginatively designed play spaces and stimulating, high quality resources and is operated by a team of committed early years professionals. We pride ourselves on providing the best of care and educational practice and welcome applications from enthusiastic, creative candidates...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Nursery Nurse

Gatwick, West Sussex 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Full Time
  • gym & other benefits
  • £26,166 per annum

Nursery Nurse Crawley FWC | Childcare | Permanent contract | Full time £26,166.40 per annum 40 hours per week Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to be based at our nursery located in our Nuffield Health gym. As an Early Years Educator, you will be part of a team who offer full day care, sessional care plus a Pre-School for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. Joining...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 

Cognita Schools
  • Full Time
  • £25,367 per annum

About the School - Akeley Wood Junior Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Early Years Practitioner

Swanscombe, Kent 

Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Full Time
  • £26,712 – £31,800 per annum

Nursery: Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool Pay Rate: £26,712 to £31,800 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience) We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool, situated close to Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet train stations. This nursery offers a large on site car park, free of charge to staff,...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Early Years Practitioner

Tonbridge, Kent 

Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Full Time
  • £26,334 – £31,350 per annum

Nursery: Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £26,334 - £31,350 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool. This nursery offers a newly renovated building and garden as well as separate baby garden and sleep room, a revamped toddler room...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Early Years Practitioner

Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £25,363 – £31,350 per annum

Nursery: Bright HorizonsSouthborough Springfield RoadDay Nursery and Preschool Salary: £25,363 - £31,350 per annum (depending on qualification/experience) We are looking for a full time, qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Nursery, situated in Tunbridge Wells. We are close to Tunbridge Wells town centre and have good bus links to and from the nursery. This...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Early Years Practitioner

Reigate, Surrey 

Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Part Time
  • £25,200 – £30,000 per annum

Job Description Nursery: Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £25,200 - £30,000 per annum pro rata depending on qualification and experience We are looking for a part time (32 hours per week), Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Reigate Nursery, located on the A217, close to local shops and a short walk away from Reigate Town Centre. This nursery offers...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Early Years Practitioner

Dorking, Surrey 

Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Full Time
  • £25,363 – £31,350 per annum

Nursery: Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £25, 363 - £31,350 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Dorking, Surrey We are looking for a full time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool. What we can offer you Our benefits include, but are not limited to; Above industry standard salary, with annual...

Posted 16 Dec 2025 Early Years Educator

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire 

Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Great Missenden
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Part time and full time positions available.
  • £18,000 – £26,000 per annum

Do you love working with children and enjoy spending time outdoors? This might be the ideal role for you! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join us at The Shepherd’s Hut, with opportunities available for both newcomers and those with a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification. We have both part-time and full-time positions available and can be flexible to suit you! Full time hours: 40hrs per week....

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Early Years Educator

Bicester, Oxfordshire 

Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery
  • Full Time
  • Pay is for 4 days (full-time) *Travel support considered
  • £24,050 – £25,350 per annum

Job post summary Pay: £24,050.00 - £25,350.00 per year (This higher amount includes possible travel support for qualified applicants who travel from further afield) Job description: 4 day working week opportunity - Due to the recent expansion of the Government Funding Scheme, our childcare places are now under even greater demand. To ensure we can comfortably cover the increase in children attending,...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Early Years Educator

Witney, Oxfordshire 

Kids Planet Witney
  • Full Time
  • Competitive
  • £27,514 – £27,738 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Witney as an Early...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Wallingford, Oxfordshire 

RAFA Kidz
  • Full Time
  • Subsidised Childcare, Refer a Friend Bonus, Cycle to Work
  • £25,154 per annum

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025 RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA £25154 38 hours per week We offer Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff Refer a Friend Bonus Cycle to Work Scheme Onsite Gyms at set locations Our RAFAKidz family Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 L2/3 Nursery Practitioner

Sevenoaks, Kent 

Beaming Stars Day Nursery Sevenoaks
  • Full Time
  • £24,000 – £25,210 per annum

Do you fancy a change? Are you interested in a childcare provider that really cares about you? Want to work for a company that appreciates your hard work and commitment? If you answered yes to any of those questions then Beaming Stars Day Nursery is the place for you. We are a small family feel nursery set in the heart of New Ash Green. We are only 15 minutes from the M25 and our nearest train station...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Early years practitioner

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey 

The Nest Day Nursery
  • Full Time
  • £23,000 – £27,000 per annum

Fantastic opportunity for a practitioner to be part of a team in this small setting. You will be creative, imaginative, fun, implement in the moment planning, go on outings and take pride in your work and observing children development. We teach children life skills which include cookery and woodwork and promote independence for school and beyond. You will have a maximum of 5 key children. The nursery...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner

Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Maidenhead
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Salary dependent on hours and experince
  • £20,000 – £27,000 per annum

For this position, we are offering a Welcome Bonus of £500 *for Level 2 and £1,000* for Level 3 (T&C's apply) We are currently recruiting for a passionate qualified Nursery Nurse to join our wonderful Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Maidenhead. As a Nursery Nurse working with us, you can expect a competitive salary, excellent training and development as well as a caring and passionate place...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner and Apprentice

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey 

The Nest Day Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Salary depends on qualification
  • £7.40 – £11.59 per hour

We are looking for an extra staff member to join our great team. You will be creative and passionate. Lots of training opportunities are available, we implement in the moment planning. Part time considered.

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Reading, Berkshire 

Little Ducklings Day Nursery
  • Full Time
  • £18,500 – £26,000 per annum

We have immediate vacancies for all levels of Qualified Nursery Practitioners at our OUTSTANDING nursery in Woodley. If you are passionate about childcare, want to make a difference, and want to work for an outstanding nursery and fun company, then please contact us to find out if this could be the perfect position for you! Person specification Qualified with a recognised Childcare qualification Great...

Posted 14 Dec 2025 Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Canterbury, Kent 

Sandcastles Nursery at St Faith's Prep
  • Full Time
  • £26,208 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team. You should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children aged 2-4 to explore and enjoy. The role is full time, year round role. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and...

Posted 14 Dec 2025 Early years Educator

Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells
  • Full Time
  • £26,000 – £28,000 per annum

Do you have a genuine passion for early years education and child development? Are you qualified to Level 3 or above in Childcare? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Be a Part of Something Amazing: Join Our Nursery! Banana Moon Day Nursery in Tunbridge Wells is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and caring Early Years Educator to join our friendly and growing team on a Full-time basis. This is...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner

East Molesey, Surrey 

Katey's Nursery & Pre-school Hampton Court
  • Full Time
  • -
  • £13.75 – £14.00 per hour

At Katey’s Hampton Court, children are welcomed into a nurturing and creative space where learning through play is at the heart of everything we do. With regular outings to nearby parks and gardens, we embrace natural discovery, encourage imagination, and foster strong social and emotional development through child-led exploration. Perfectly positioned just across from Hampton Court Palace and next...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Dependant on age and experience plus

Are you looking for a job or a career in childcare? Look no further, we are a fun loving nursery who support and educate our children through play in the natural environment. We spend most of our day outside where the children can explore their own interest. We are looking for team players who will support our excellent and experienced team to provide the best care and education to our children.

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Alton, Hampshire 

Enchanted Nursery Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Dependant on experience and qualification
  • £18,000 – £24,000 per annum

We are looking for an approachable, friendly and fun individual who can provide high quality care and education for the under 5’s across the nursery ensuring that children have opportunities to develop in all areas of development through play. You would be responsible for creating solid, trusting relations with the key children assigned to you and their parents, following the EYFS curriculum, and...

Posted 12 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Gillingham, Kent 

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery
  • Full Time
  • £28,267.20

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery Level 3 Nursery Practitioner 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £28,267.20 per annum Located on Capstone Road in Gillingham, Prima Montessori Nursery sits within the Elm Court Estate and benefits from ample onsite parking for families. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, the nursery embraces a Montessori-inspired approach to childcare, delivered in harmony...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

Kids Kingdom Day Care
  • Full Time
  • £27,310 per annum

About the Role We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team at KKDC Aylesbury. If you’re passionate about early years education and love helping children learn, play, and grow, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference every day. What You’ll Do Provide high-quality care and support for children Create a safe, stimulating, and engaging...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Winchester, Hampshire 

West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £25,938 – £31,158 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (on the Student Village site of the University of Winchester). Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £25,938 – £32,406 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Sandfield Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7RH (on the John Radcliffe Hospital site). Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £25,938 – £32,406 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary: £25,937.60–£32,406.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£15.58...