Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse - Shirley Southampton

Timeplan Education Group; Bransgore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years / Classroom Assistant for a school in Shirley, Southampton. You will support day-to-day learning, social development and pastoral care, helping to create a safe, fun and inclusive environment.

You will deliver play-based EYFS activities, track progress, and build strong relationships with children, families and staff while maintaining safeguarding and wellbeing standards. This role is on-site and involves regular school hours.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to update/undertake immediately).
• Experience: previous experience working within a school, nursery, or early years setting.
• Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check (essential for school-based employment).
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children's growth.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and deliver engaging, play-based early years activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Provide dedicated care, nurture, and supervision for children.
• Assist with observation, progress tracking, and development records.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Growth support

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years / Classroom Assistant

Location: Shirley, Southampton (SO15)

Salary / Type: Competitive

Hours: 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Level 3 Qualified Early Years / Classroom Assistant to join our dedicated school team in Shirley, Southampton. You will support the day-to-day learning, social development, and pastoral care of our young pupils, helping to create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching and deliver engaging, play-based early years activities aligned with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
• Provide dedicated care, nurture, and supervision for children.
• Assist with observation, progress tracking, and development records.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times.

Requirements

• Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• First Aid: Valid, up-to-date Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate (or willingness to update/undertake immediately).
• Experience: Previous experience working within a school, nursery, or early years setting.
• Checks: Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check (essential for school-based employment).
• Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children's growth.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview.

TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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