Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension and free on-site-par</

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Play Away Day Nurseries - West End, part of the Family First Group, is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support young children in a nurturing setting in Southampton. The role offers a welcoming team, flexible options and a strong emphasis on EYFS.

Salary £28,600 per annum, 40-hour weeks, with opportunities for growth and development placed within a supportive environment that values equality and outstanding childcare.

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

Spoken English

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner qualification

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/04/2026

• Location Play Away Day Nurseries - West End
• Date Opened 20/04/2026
• 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.

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 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