Nursery Practitioner – Southampton Location: Southampton | Setting: Nursery (Ages 0–5) | Full-Time | Sector: Early Years & Childcare Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and playful individual who loves working with little ones? We’re looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly, nurturing nursery in Southampton, where children are supported to explore, grow, and thrive every day. About the Nursery This welcoming nursery offers a fun, safe, and supportive environment where children are encouraged to be curious, confident, and kind. With a strong focus on child-led learning, the team works closely with families to give every child the very best start in life—emotionally, socially, and educationally. What You’ll Be Doing As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive and inspiring experience for children aged 0–5. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Leading and supporting play-based learning activities in line with the EYFS Providing high-quality care, including feeding, changing, and comforting Helping to create a warm, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment Observing and tracking children’s progress and contributing to their development records Building strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and your team What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you have: A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or equivalent Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting A positive, gentle, and proactive attitude A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Great teamwork and communication skills Why Join This Nursery? A welcoming and collaborative team Ongoing training and development opportunities A strong focus on staff well-being and work-life balance A chance to help shape children’s first experiences of learning and care Apply Now If you’re passionate about early years and looking to make a real difference in a nursery setting in Southampton, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today to find out more and take the next step in your childcare career!