Job Title: Nursery Practitioner for Primary
Location: Totton, Hampshire
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract: Full-time
Nurture Young Minds as a Nursery Practitioner!
Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a positive impact in a child's formative stage? If so, GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Totton. This full-time opportunity is perfect for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to start in September or immediately.
About the Role:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be a vital part of the Early Years team, providing high-quality care and education to children aged 3–5. You will play a key role in supporting their emotional, social, and educational development through engaging activities, routine structure, and warm, child-centred support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through planned and play-based learning.
* Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
* Observe and assess children’s development, maintaining accurate records and contributing to progress reports.
* Encourage independence and positive behaviour through consistent and supportive interaction.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents to ensure each child’s needs are met.
* Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing standards are upheld at all times.
Job Requirements:
* A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (essential).
* Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or school-based setting.
* Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
* Competitive hourly pay.
* Access to ongoing training and professional development.
* Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
* Opportunity to work in a nurturing and inclusive school environment.
If you're ready to be a part of shaping the early educational experiences of young children and join a vibrant school community, apply today for the Nursery Practitioner role in Totton, Hampshire. Be the person who makes a lasting difference from the very beginning.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguardingand child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitmentchecks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service orcompleting an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Nursery Practitioner’ in a primary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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