Nursery Practitioner - Level 2/3 Childcare

Join Totton Day Nursery as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Where Your Passion Meets Purpose! Location: Totton High Street – just a 3-minute walk from the train station Contract: Full-Time, 38 hours/week (Monday–Friday) Salary: £27,518 per annum + Bonuses & Perks 1000 Welcome Bonus – A warm and generous start to your journey with us £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus – Celebrate your Level 3 expertise with a bonus after just 6 months Beautiful Purpose-Built Setting – Spacious rooms with large windows, natural light, and thoughtfully designed play areas Outdoor Every Day – All-weather garden spaces for adventurous play, sports, gardening, and quiet time Easy Commute & Free Parking – Conveniently located near public transport with free on-site parking Totton Day Nursery is known for its exceptional apprentice programme and commitment to developing future early years professionals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer tailored training and clear progression pathways across our Southampton nurseries. 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 – Ongoing training and promotion opportunities Pension Scheme – Competitive contributions for your future Referral Bonuses – Help us grow and earn rewards Team Events & Celebrations – Socials, team-building, and fun! As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will: Support children’s development across all areas Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety Build strong relationships with children and families through the key person approach Stay up to date with EYFS and nursery policies through regular meetings Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential Fluent English – Written and spoken 1+ Year Early Years Experience – Desirable Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. Apply now and become part of our nurturing, inspiring team at Totton Day Nursery! 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. xkybehq 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   #