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:
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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