Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

Eine innovative Einrichtung sucht einen leidenschaftlichen Nursery Practitioner, um jungen Lernenden in Southampton zu helfen. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie die frühkindliche Entwicklung durch kreative Aktivitäten und strukturierte Spielzeiten. Sie werden Teil eines engagierten Teams, das eine sichere und ansprechende Umgebung schafft, in der Kinder gedeihen können. Wenn Sie eine positive Beziehung zu Kindern und deren Eltern aufbauen und deren Entwicklung fördern möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Bewerben Sie sich noch heute, um einen bedeutenden Unterschied im Leben junger Lernender zu machen.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähige Bezahlung

Unterstützendes Team

Zugang zu kontinuierlicher Unterstützung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern in frühen Jahren oder im Kindergarten.
• Verständnis des EYFS-Rahmens und der Prinzipien der kindlichen Entwicklung.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung hochwertiger Betreuung und Lernmöglichkeiten für Kinder.
• Planung und Umsetzung altersgerechter Aktivitäten zur Förderung der Entwicklung.

Skills

Erfahrung mit Kindern

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Einfühlungsvermögen

SEN Erfahrung

Education

Level 2 oder 3 in Kinderbetreuung

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start: September 2025
Contract: Full-time

Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and shaping early childhood development?

GSL Education are inviting dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join a thriving nursery setting within a mainstreamprimary schoolinSouthamptonas aNursery Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where young children can develop key foundational skills.

As aNursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children in their early years, encouraging their social, emotional, and cognitive development through engaging activities and structured play. You will work as part of a dedicated team to create a nurturing and inclusive setting where every child feels safe, valued, and supported.

Responsibilities of the Nursery Practitioner:

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children in the early years setting, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
• Support children’s early development in line with the EYFS framework, focusing on language, communication, and social interaction.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, storytelling, and creative sessions to encourage exploration and curiosity.
• Monitor and assess children’s progress and development, providing regular feedback to parents and the wider nursery team.
• Promote positive behaviour management strategies, ensuring children feel encouraged, confident, and secure.
• Support children’s personal care routines, including feeding, dressing, and hygiene, maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Requirements of the Nursery Practitioner:To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Experience working with children in an early years or nursery setting (school-based, private nursery, or childcare experience is highly desirable).
• A recognised early years qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, Early Years Education, or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• An understanding of the EYFS framework, child development principles, and early learning strategies.
• SEN experience is a bonus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A patient, caring, and creative approach, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
• Have anupdated CV(covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and anenhanced DBSregistered to theupdate service(or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay at £12.82 per hour, reflecting your skills and commitment to early years education.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team, where your contributions are valued and appreciated.
• Access to continuous support and guidance from GSL Education throughout your placement.

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and making a meaningful difference in their early development, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

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

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

For more information or to register your interest in the‘Nursery Practitioner’in a primary school role in Southampton, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.