Nursery Practitioner

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner – Totton Day Nursery

Location: High Street, Totton (3-minute walk from the train station)

Contract: 4 days week role up to 32 hours per week

Salary: £12.63 per hour

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking to grow your career in a supportive and inspiring environment? Join our vibrant team at Totton Day Nursery, where every day is filled with discovery, development, and outdoor adventures!

🏡 About Us

Totton Day Nursery is a purpose-built setting designed to spark imagination and curiosity. Our spacious rooms are flooded with natural light, and each playroom opens directly onto our beautiful gardens—perfect for free-flow play and exploration. With all-weather protection, outdoor learning happens rain or shine!

We’re proud of our exceptional apprentice programme, offering high-quality training and clear progression pathways across our Southampton nurseries. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we’re here to support your journey.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe happy staff make happy children. That’s why we offer:

 

£1000 Welcome Bonus to kickstart your journey with us

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months for Level 3 Practitioners

Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members

Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline access

Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities

Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions for your future

Referral Bonuses: Help us grow and earn rewards

Free Onsite Parking

Team Events: Socials, celebrations, and team-building fun

Staff Treats & Relaxation: Enjoy a fully equipped staff room and regular appreciation surprises

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing

As a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities and learning environments

Promote cleanliness, hygiene, and safety throughout the nursery

Support the key person approach, building secure relationships with children

Collaborate with your team to ensure smooth daily operations

Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement

Uphold the EYFS framework and nursery policies

✅ What You’ll Need

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential

Experience with under 2s – Essential

Fluent English (written and spoken) – Essential

1+ Year in Early Years – Desirable

Knowledge of EYFS & Safeguarding – Desirable

🛡️ Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a warm, welcoming nursery where your growth is supported and celebrated, apply today and become part of the Totton Day Nursery family!

🌈 Level 2 Nursery Practitioner – Totton Day Nursery

Location: High Street, Totton (3-minute walk from the train station)

Contract: Full-Time, 38 hours per week

Salary: £12.63 per hour

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking to grow your career in a supportive and inspiring environment? Join our vibrant team at Totton Day Nursery, where every day is filled with discovery, development, and outdoor adventures!

🏡 About Us

Totton Day Nursery is a purpose-built setting designed to spark imagination and curiosity. Our spacious rooms are flooded with natural light, and each playroom opens directly onto our beautiful gardens—perfect for free-flow play and exploration. With all-weather protection, outdoor learning happens rain or shine!

We’re proud of our exceptional apprentice programme, offering high-quality training and clear progression pathways across our Southampton nurseries. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we’re here to support your journey.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe happy staff make happy children. That’s why we offer:

Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members

Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline access

Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities

Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions for your future

Referral Bonuses: Help us grow and earn rewards

Free Onsite Parking

Team Events: Socials, celebrations, and team-building fun

Staff Treats & Relaxation: Enjoy a fully equipped staff room and regular appreciation surprises

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing

As a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities and learning environments

Promote cleanliness, hygiene, and safety throughout the nursery

Support the key person approach, building secure relationships with children

Collaborate with your team to ensure smooth daily operations

Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement

Uphold the EYFS framework and nursery policies

✅ What You’ll Need

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential

Experience with under 2s – Essential

Fluent English (written and spoken) – Essential

1+ Year in Early Years – Desirable

Knowledge of EYFS & Safeguarding – Desirable

🛡️ Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a warm, welcoming nursery where your growth is supported and celebrated, apply today and become part of the Totton Day Nursery family!

The Play Away Day Nursery - Totton  is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

 

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