Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days holiday

Childcare discount

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Play Away Day Nurseries - West End, Southampton, is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our caring team. You’ll help children learn, play and grow in a safe, engaging EYFS environment with flexible hours.

The role offers a £28,600 salary, a £1,000 Welcome Bonus, 75% childcare discount, 33 days holiday (24 + 8 bank holidays + birthday), DBS paid, uniform provided and progression opportunities within the Family First Nurseries Group.

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

EYFS knowledge

Early years experience

English proficiency

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/09/2026

• Location Play Away Day Nurseries - West End
• Date Opened 01/09/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Hampshire
• City Southampton
• Postal Code SO30 3FE
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

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

Salary: £28,600 per annum

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Play Away Day Nurseries - West End

At Play Away Day Nurseries - West End , 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?

Play Away Day Nursery - West End is that they treat every day as an "outdoor day". The garden is designed so children can explore, climb, garden, splash, and play outside throughout the year, with large colourful weather-protection sails helping make outdoor adventures possible even when the weather isn't perfect.

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to 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.

Play Away Day Nurseries - West End 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