Nursery Practitioner

Willing Recruitment; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career progression

Annual leave

Health programme

Long service awards

Descripción de la vacante

Willing Recruitment is seeking a Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner for Paint Pots Pre-School and Nursery @ Shirley in Southampton. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role offers a salary of £29,100–£29,800 per year, dependent on qualification. The Good Ofsted-rated nursery provides a warm, safe learning environment aligned with the EYFS.

You will deliver high-quality care, plan engaging activities, assess progress, and collaborate with families and colleagues. Safer recruitment checks apply.

Formación

• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and reliable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and provide engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
• Create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and independence through play.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and the nursery's high standards at all times.

Conocimientos

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Caring attitude

Early years experience

Educación

Level 2 Early Years

Level 3 Early Years

Descripción del empleo

Location: Paint Pots Pre-School and Nursery @ Shirley

£29,100–£29,800 per year (Dependent on qualification)| Level 2 or Level 3 | Full Time | 40 Hours per Week

Imagine working in a nursery where every day brings new opportunities for children to explore, discover, and grow.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery that provides exceptional early years education in a beautifully converted house. Combining the character of a traditional building with bright, modern learning spaces, the nursery offers children plenty of room to play, learn, and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

Designed to inspire curiosity, the nursery features spacious indoor environments alongside exciting outdoor areas where children are encouraged to explore, discover new interests, and build confidence through hands-on experiences. Every aspect of the setting has been thoughtfully created to support children's learning, independence, and wellbeing while ensuring they have fun every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and reliable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £27,000–£28,700 per year
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Long service awards
• Join a supportive nursery that values professional development and recognises your achievements

Nursery Practitioner Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and provide engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
• Create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and independence through play.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and the nursery's high standards at all times.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL245179/AS

INDCHI

Do you hold a full and relevant Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare