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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Totton Day Nursery

? Location: High Street, Totton (3-minute walk from train station)

? 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:

£1000 Welcome Bonus to kickstart your journey 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

 

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