Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nurseries; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension and parking

DBS paid for

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join Woodberry Waterlooville Day Nursery near Southampton. You’ll help children learn through play in a safe, engaging EYFS environment and support a friendly team.

The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday with flexible options, a strong commitment to safeguarding, and opportunities for training and career progression within our growing nursery network.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years settings.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.
• Confident written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

English proficiency

EYFS experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/08/2026

• Location Woodberry Day Nursery Waterlooville
• Date Opened 05/08/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Hampshire
• City Southampton
• Postal Code PO7 7AN
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £26,915.20 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours,Monday–Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Woodberry Waterlooville Day Nursery (Transport links + onsite parking)

At Woodberry Waterlooville Day Nursery , we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.

Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• FlexibleWorking Options: 4or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 33Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
• 75%Childcare Discount for your own children
• CareerGrowth: Tailored training, development and promotionopportunities
• SupportiveCulture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciationtreats
• CompanyPension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• UniformProvided: So you’re ready from day one

TheRole

As aLevel 2 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Buildtrusted relationships with children and families
• Workcollaboratively to maintain a happy, supportiveatmosphere

AboutYou

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confidentwritten and spoken English
• Experiencein an Early Years setting
• Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices

WhyJoin Us?

Woodberry Waterlooville is a modern,spacious setting with beautiful gardens and direct outdoor access from everyroom — designed to encourage free-flow play and exploration . Aspart of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access togreat resources, strong professional development and the opportunityto progress into senior roles.

Pleasenote: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare ofchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Woodberry Waterlooville Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights andresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equalityofopportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children andfamilies according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, genderreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family FirstGroup