Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Eling; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Stepping Stones Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group in Totton, is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our warm, supportive team. You’ll plan engaging EYFS activities, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a nurturing environment where staff and children thrive.

The role offers flexibilty with 42 hours per week, a £30,510 annual salary, and a welcome bonus alongside generous childcare discounts. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written English

Early Years experience

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Totton, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/06/2026

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner - £1,000 Welcome Bonus & 75%Childcare Discount

Salary: £30,510 per annum

Hours: Full-time (42 hours per week, Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

AtStepping Stones, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3Nursery 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 : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit yourlifestyle
• 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 andappreciation treats
• 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 3 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?

Our nursery offers a home-from-home feel from the moment you walk through the door, featuring a beautiful main playroom, a dedicated Nurture Nest and a creative room complete with an indoor sand areaAs part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to progress into senior roles.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years careerwhere you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired everyday.

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.

Stepping Stones 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 equality ofopportunity 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