Early Years Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free CPD training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Southampton is recruiting for a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to work across nurseries and early years settings from September 2026. You will provide high-quality care for children aged 0-5, plan engaging activities and support development within EYFS.

Role includes observing progress, fostering independence and positive behaviour, and building strong relationships with children and families. Full-time roles with day-to-day and longer-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5.
• Plan and support engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress within EYFS.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Approachability

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2026
Role: Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner
Contract: Full-time, with day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioners to work across nurseries and early years settings in Southampton from September 2026.

We are looking for passionate, caring and enthusiastic practitioners who are committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where they can learn, develop and thrive.

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5
• Planning and supporting engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS
• Observing, assessing and recording children's progress
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Working closely with other practitioners and the wider nursery team
• Supporting children with additional needs where required

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Have previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Are passionate about supporting children's development and wellbeing
• Are caring, patient and approachable
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Are reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Can build positive relationships with children and families

As a Teaching Personnel candidate, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of early years opportunities across Southampton
• Full-time, part-time, day-to-day and longer-term roles
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to free CPD and professional development training
• Opportunities to gain experience across different nursery and early years settings
• Potential opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• Access to Teaching Personnel's candidate resources and support
• A dedicated team who understand the education and childcare sector

If you're a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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