Overview
Join as a Nursery Practitioner-Level 2 at Tops Day Nurseries in Portsmouth. The role supports children up to age five, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day care, including feeding, diaper changing and toilet training.
* Develop and lead age‑appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
* Observe children’s development, identify concerns and support motor, language and social skills through play and structured learning.
* Maintain a safe, clean, stimulating environment and record child progress, milestones and behaviours.
* Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about progress, needs and concerns.
Qualifications
* Minimum of a Level 2 Early Years Qualification.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
* Eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
* Successfully complete background and reference checks.
Benefits
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries.
* Exclusive discounts via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform.
* Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment.
* A generous holiday allowance, including birthday off and wellbeing day.
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Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries.
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