Nursery Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Bourne Education Trust; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Woking is seeking a Nursery Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to provide effective care and learning support for young children. In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher, promoting independence and ensuring the welfare of all pupils. The ideal candidate will possess the relevant NVQ qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding. This is a term-time, permanent position with a generous benefits package, including pension and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support including 24/7 GP access

Access to discount platform

Free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to child protection and safeguarding.
• NVQ level 3 in early years or equivalent qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching provision and learning implementation under the Nursery Teacher.
• Facilitate learning for individuals and groups setting high expectations.
• Prepare learning materials as required.

Skills

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Team collaboration

Positive attitude towards learning

Education

NVQ level 3 in early years and education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Nursery Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Nursery Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) to join our team at New Monument Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will provide effective, targeted care and learning support for pupils under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher and Senior Leaders. You will help children develop independence, occasionally lead classes in the teacher’s absence, and ensure the welfare and inclusion of all pupils. The role promotes the ethos, values, and safeguarding policies of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

Please note, some limited travel to Broadmere Primary School will be required in this role (located approximately 1.5 miles from New MonumentPrimary Academy).

About New Monument Primary School

New Monument School, located in Woking's vibrant Maybury community, is a one-form entry primary school for children aged 2-11. We work closely with Broadmere School, sharing a senior leadership team to ensure cohesive and high-quality education.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Our mission is to create opportunities for every child to thrive, aspire, and achieve. We promote wellbeing and academic success in a safe, valued, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and diverse staff are committed to high expectations and professional development, ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.

We offer a culture of excellence, motivating pupils to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Our curriculum is relevant, inspiring, and progressive, preparing children for future success. At New Monument School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.

Details

Position: Nursery Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Contract: Term time, permanent

Hours: 8:15am-3:15pm, Mon-Fri, 36.8 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance ProgrammeEAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Nursery Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• To support with the preparation of learning materials as required

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• NVQ level 3 in early years and education or equivalent e.g NNEB
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 23rd February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School type

Job Posted

23/01/2026

Role

Teaching Assistant

Subject

EYFS

Employment type

Support staff term time

23/02/2026

ASAP

Job reference

NMEYP/0925

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: NMEYP/0925.