359 Best Full-time Child Care Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames (October 2026)

Osman Squad Preschool is seeking a dedicated and passionate Childcare Practitioner to join our team. We are a small, nurturing school environment committed to providing high-quality care and early education for young children. As a Childcare Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include: • Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's holistic development., • Ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for all children., • Observing and assessing children's progress, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to individual development plans., • Building positive, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues., • Adhering strictly to all safeguarding, health and safety, and early years foundation stage (EYFS) policies and procedures. We are looking for an individual with: • Relevant qualifications in early childhood education or childcare., • Prior experience working with young children in a nursery or preschool setting., • A strong understanding of child development principles and EYFS framework., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills., • A genuine passion for fostering children's growth and well-being., • Note Please only apply for this post if you have level Three TQUK or NVQ level 3

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Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3 Location: Croydon (West Wickham) Salary: £28,500.to £31,075. Contract: Full-time, Permanent, We are recruiting on behalf of our client who is looking for a fantastic full-time Nursery Practitioner opportunity available for an enthusiastic and versatile Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioner in our nursery in Croydon. Responsibilities: of the Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner: • To act as a key worker and provide care for a small group of children, • Using your knowledge of the EYFS, help plan daily activities and provide suitable play and learning opportunities, • To write learning journeys for your key children and contribute to room planning, • To ensure children develop and learn in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment, • To monitor children’s progress and share information about their development with parents and carers, • To carry out all duties associated with caring for your key group and supporting the daily nursery routine What we’re looking for: • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required), • Experience is essential working with children aged 0-5, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices, • Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues, • A warm, nurturing approach with a genuine love for supporting children’s development, • Previous experience working in an early years setting, • The right to work in the UK What we offer: • A supportive, welcoming team environment, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities for a Nursery Practitioner, • Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications), • Opportunities for career progression All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children. Apply today send your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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