Early Years Practitioner

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Eling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing nursery in Totton is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 2–4. The role requires kindness, enthusiasm, and good communication. You will help create a safe and engaging environment and assist with daily routines. The nursery offers a supportive team and opportunities for career growth. Salary ranges from £13.68 to £13.96 per hour, with a start date in September 2025.

Benefits

Supportive induction and ongoing training

Opportunity for career growth

Warm, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about early years development.
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting is a bonus – but not essential.
• Warm, patient, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the care, supervision, and play of young children.
• Helping to plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Encouraging children’s communication, independence, and confidence.

Skills

Kindness

Enthusiasm

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

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Early Years Practitioner – Totton, Hampshire – £13.68–£13.96 per hour

Nurture Young Minds from the Very Start – Join a Caring Nursery Team in Totton

Are you passionate about supporting young children as they grow, learn, and explore the world around them?

Whether you're experienced in Early Years or just beginning your childcare journey, we’re looking for kind, enthusiastic individuals ready to make a real difference.

Location: Nursery Setting, Totton, Hampshire
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £13.68–£13.96 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

The Opportunity

A welcoming nursery in Totton is seeking Early Years Practitioners to support the development and care of children aged 2–4. This setting is rooted in values of kindness, creativity, and learning through play.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where every child can flourish.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Supporting the care, supervision, and play of young children
• Helping to plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities
• Encouraging children’s communication, independence, and confidence
• Collaborating with nursery staff to meet each child’s unique needs
• Assisting with daily routines such as snack times, toileting, and outdoor play
• Warm, patient, and caring
• Passionate about early years development
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and eager to grow
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting is a bonus – but not essential

Why This Nursery?

This Totton nursery is a place where children are encouraged to be curious, confident, and kind. The team is small, dedicated, and values every member’s contribution to the children’s early learning journey.

Why Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where every moment matters, this could be the perfect opportunity. The nursery offers:

• A supportive induction and ongoing training
• A chance to gain experience or grow your Early Years career
• A warm, inclusive environment

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to help little learners take their first big steps?
Apply now and start making a difference this September.

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