Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Totton Day Nursery
Location: High Street, Totton (3-minute walk from train station)
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Full-Time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Salary: £27,518 per annum
Join a vibrant, purpose-built nursery where every day is an adventure - indoors and out!
Totton Day Nursery offers bright, spacious rooms filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed resources. Our outdoor areas inspire children to become explorers, athletes, and gardeners - with all-weather protection ensuring outdoor play is part of every day. We're proud of our exceptional apprentice programme and commitment to developing future early years professionals.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
* £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months
* Generous Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
* 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
* Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential helpline available
* Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team
* Free Onsite Parking
* Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year
* Comfortable Staff Room & Regular Treats to show our appreciation
Your Role as Level 3 Nursery Practitioner:
* Create engaging, age-appropriate activities and environments
* Ensure EYFS requirements are met and embedded in daily practice
* Promote hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery
* Support the smooth running of the nursery and wellbeing of children, staff, and families
* Build strong key person relationships and support children's emotional development
* Attend team meetings and stay up to date with policies, priorities, and best practices
What We're Looking For:
* Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
* Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential
* 1+ Year Experience in Early Years - Desirable
* Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements - Desirable
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.
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