L2 Early Years Practitioner - Sholing

Hopscotch Day Nurseries Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopscotch Sholing is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our warm team. You’ll plan engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS and work flexibly as a dependable team player, building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

You’ll create a nurturing, imaginative learning environment and ensure all documentation and company procedures are completed thoroughly, supporting safeguarding and child development daily.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and child development
• DBS check in line with safer recruitment standards

Responsibilities

• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Being a flexible, dependable, and positive team player
• Building strong, clear partnerships with parents and carers
• Creating a nurturing, imaginative, and stimulating learning environment
• Ensuring all documentation and company procedures are completed thoroughly

Skills

Planning

Team player

Parent partnership

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioners—Your Next Adventure Starts Here

Whether you go by Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or Nursery Nurse, one thing is clear—you play a vital role in shaping young minds and hearts.

Our beautiful Hopscotch Sholing setting are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our passionate team. If you're dedicated to inspiring the next generation, we’d love to welcome you into our Hopscotch family.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum Level 2 Early Years Qualification
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development
• Successful candidates will complete a full application and undergo an enhanced DBS check, in line with safer recruitment standards

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Being a flexible, dependable, and positive team player
• Building strong, clear partnerships with parents and carers
• Creating a nurturing, imaginative, and stimulating learning environment
• Ensuring all documentation and company procedures are completed thoroughly

The Details

• Full-time role (Monday–Friday, 40hrs)
• Salary Range: £26,748.80 - £27,768.00