Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Nurse

Chessington - KT9 2EP

Part-time & Full-time positions available

Every day is an adventure in this exciting and rewarding role! As a Nursery Nurse, you’ll be part of a caring team that supports children from 3 months to pre-school age. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and warmth to every day - helping little ones thrive in a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment.

We offer a variety of opportunities, including:

Full time, 40 hours a week

Job shares, varying from 2-3 days a week

Part time, 20 hours a week

Supply roles enabling you to achieve the work/life balance you are looking for

Salary for Nursery Nurse is up to £29,286 per annum

**Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

We offer the following benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

Company Bonus Scheme

Employee of the month scheme

50% staff discount on childcare places

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff

Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!

Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.

Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures.

Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.

Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents.

Making sure every working day is fun!

About our Chessington Nursery

Located on Bridge Road, a short walk from Chessington North train station, bus stops, and local amenities, our nursery provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment.

Bright, spacious rooms with free-flow access to our gardens create an engaging space for children to learn and explore.

Who we are

Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you’ll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures.

Job requirements
Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications & experience:

Suitable qualifications: an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities

To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children

Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check