Early Years Assistant

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Cherrywood Nursery

Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT

Contract: Full-Time, 42.5 hours a week

Salary: Up to £31,159.61 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months)

Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months)

At Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, we offer a modern, open-plan environment where creativity, care, and nature thrive. Our exceptional facilities include:

• A calming sensory room and an exciting soft play area
• Expansive outdoor gardens featuring 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 equipped with tailored resources
• A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities
• An on-site kitchen with two caterers serving fresh, homemade meals daily

• £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 – Access to a confidential helpline
• 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 – Enjoy socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year
• Career Progression Opportunities – Within a growing nursery group

• 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

• 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 treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.