59 nursery practitioner jobs found in Portsmouth

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner! Salary: £28.378 per annum Hours: 41.25 hours per week (Full-Time, Permanent) Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate. Please Note: A Level Level 3 Early years Qualification is essential for this role. Applicants without the required qualification will not be considered. This position covers a dual-site role at both Woodberry Pear Tree and Woodberry Sholing. At Woodberry Peartree, part of the Family First Group we create a happy and secure environment in which all children are supported to realise and develop their own special abilities and an awareness of the needs of others. We recognise that every child is unique and therefore we fully embrace and support 'Every Child Matter's. We believe that child led learning is an essential part of a rich learning environment.   Why Joins us! We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and...

🌟  Early Years Practitioner – Play Away City Day Nursery 📍  Location: Foot of the Itchen Bridge, Southampton 🕒  Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Permanent 💰  £13.30 per hour 🎓  Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential Join a vibrant, inclusive nursery where every child’s journey is celebrated. Rated  Good  by Ofsted, Play Away City Day Nursery is a purpose-built setting filled with natural light, spacious playrooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We proudly support families from  28 different backgrounds and languages , creating a truly diverse and inclusive environment. Located on a quiet road with  free staff parking  and excellent transport links, our nursery is also part of an exciting initiative to enhance the local play park — giving children even more opportunities for outdoor learning and physical development. 💖  Why You’ll Love Working With Us: £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus  after 6 months £750 Welcome Bonus...

🌿 Join Our Team at Woodberry Fawley Day Nursery! Position: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Hours: 41.25 hours per week (Monday–Friday) Salary: £28,335.45 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) 🌟 About Us Established in 1997, Woodberry Fawley Day Nursery is a purpose-built setting nestled on the edge of the beautiful New Forest. Our spacious, nature-rich environment offers endless opportunities for discovery, learning, and play. With dedicated areas for each age group, a calming sensory room, and a wraparound outdoor space, we provide a nurturing and stimulating experience for every child. We’re easily accessible via public transport and offer free onsite parking for staff. 💚 Why Join Family First? We believe in supporting our team with a generous benefits package and a positive, growth-focused culture: Generous Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays Childcare Discount : 75% off nursery fees for team members...

🌟  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 :...

🌈 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...

🌟 Join Totton Day Nursery as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Where Your Passion Meets Purpose! 🌟 📍 Location: Totton High Street – just a 3-minute walk from the train station 🕒 Contract: Full-Time, 38 hours/week (Monday–Friday) 💰 Salary: £27,518 per annum + Bonuses & Perks 💖 Why You'll Love Working With Us ✨ £1000 Welcome Bonus – A warm and generous start to your journey with us 🎓 £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus – Celebrate your Level 3 expertise with a bonus after just 6 months 🌿 Beautiful Purpose-Built Setting – Spacious rooms with large windows, natural light, and thoughtfully designed play areas 🌦️ Outdoor Every Day – All-weather garden spaces for adventurous play, sports, gardening, and quiet time 🚗 Easy Commute & Free Parking – Conveniently located near public transport with free on-site parking 🌱 Grow With Us Totton Day Nursery is known for its exceptional apprentice programme and commitment to developing future early...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location:  West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (next to West Downs Student Village of the University of Winchester). Contract:  Permanent | 20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  10:00am-14:00pm Monday-Friday. Salary:  £12.36–£14.98 per hour.    We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our   Partnership Reward Days   incentive; take your leave or sell the...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT  (next to West Downs Student Village of the University of Winchester). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary:  £25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£14.98 per hour.  We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Relief Nursery Practitioner. Location:  Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Contract:  Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday. Salary:  £12.36-£13.77 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Flexible work option:  Work varied relief shifts on a week-to-week basis according to the nursery’s cover requirements, at just this nursery or across as many of our other nurseries as you would like to.   Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.  Wellbeing support:   Free...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location:  Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Contract:  Permanent | 8-20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  10:00-14:00 on Mondays and Fridays, with the option to also work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. Salary:  £12.36–£14.98 per hour.    We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our   Partnership Reward Days   incentive; take your leave or sell the...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | GU47 0TE. Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary:  £25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£14.98 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our...

Job Description: Level 2 Nursery Practitioner Salary: £26,416.00  per annum  Hours: 40 hours per week Ellingham House Day Nursery is set in a stunning Georgian country house on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park, conveniently located on Ellingham Drive with excellent commuter links via Salisbury Road. We also provide a car park for staff parking. This Tranquil setting is surrounded by 2.5 acres of picturesque lawns and woodland, allowing children to explore, run, and develop their climbing and balancing skills in the beloved ‘bear cave.’ The nursery is also home to two adorable Valais Blacknose sheep, Baarbara and Soozie, giving children the opportunity to learn about animal care and safety firsthand. We provide a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere with rooms thoughtfully designed and recently refurbished for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our nursery offers a ‘home-from-home’ feel, where children feel comfortable and supported as they grow and...

🌟 Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner! 🌟 Location: Ellingham House Day Nursery, Hampshire Salary: £13.74 per hour Hours: Part-Time (40 hours per week) Are you passionate about early years education and looking for a role in a truly inspiring setting? Ellingham House Day Nursery offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful Georgian country house nestled on the edge of the New Forest National Park . With excellent commuter links via Salisbury Road and free onsite parking, getting here is easy—and once you arrive, you won’t want to leave! 🌳 A Magical Place to Work Set within 2.5 acres of stunning lawns and woodland, our nursery provides children with endless opportunities to explore nature, build confidence, and develop physical skills in our much-loved ‘bear cave’. We’re also home to two adorable Valais Blacknose sheep— Baarbara and Soozie —who help children learn about animal care in a safe and engaging way. Our recently refurbished...

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Salary: £13.27 per hour  Contract Type: Prt time 30 hours Full and Relevant Childcare Qualification is essential CherryVale Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their growing team. Within this role you will be responsible for a designated group of children as a key person and will guide the children through the daily routine, liaise with parents and provide an enabling environment. Cherryvale was established in May 1998 and is rated Good by Ofsted.The nursery boasts an impressive building which includes 5 different age group rooms, a 0-2’s sensory room, a separate imaginative area, a technology suite for the older children, an on-site kitchen for catering and 2 large separate outdoor spaces for the older and younger children. The Nursery is open from 7:30-18:00 and we are easily commutable to as are close to 2 train station, Ash Vale and North Camp and there are also good bus links close by. Why Join...

🍎 Early Years Practitioner – Level 3 📍 Location: Drayton House Nursery School, Austen Road, Guildford 🕒 Hours: 27 hours/week (3 days x 9-hour shifts) 💰 Salary: From £14.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) 🎉 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) 🎓 Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months) 🏡 About Us Founded in 1943 and set in a beautiful Georgian house, Drayton House Nursery School is a well-established, highly regarded nursery offering exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Known for our warm, family-like atmosphere and high standards of teaching, we pride ourselves on providing personalised attention and nurturing every child’s unique potential. Small class sizes for focused learning and confidence-building Strong relationships with local private and state schools A charming nursery mascot – Berty the dog – who brings smiles every day! Centrally located just 15–20 minutes...

🏡 Early Years Practitioner – Drayton House Nursery School 📍 Location: Austen Road, Guildford 🕒 Hours: 40 hours/week | Full-Time, Permanent | All year round 💰 Salary: From £29,100 per annum 🧸 Part-time applicants may also be considered 🎉 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) 🎓 Qualification Bonus: £400 (for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after 6 months) 🌟 Where Tradition Meets Excellence Founded in 1943 and set in a stunning Georgian house, Drayton House Nursery School is a cherished part of the Guildford community. We provide exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years in a warm, nurturing environment that blends tradition with modern best practices. Small class sizes for personalised learning and confidence-building Strong relationships with local private and state schools A charming nursery mascot – Berty the dog – who brings joy to our days Prime location just 15–20 minutes from Guildford town centre,...

We’re looking for a passionate and caring Nursery Nurse to join our friendly team at Autumn Cottage Childcare, supporting children aged 3 months to 12 years in our Early Years and Afterschool Club. Plan and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing Build strong, positive relationships with children and families Help maintain a safe, clean, and fun environment Keep accurate records in line with Ofsted requirements We are looking for: Level 3 Qualification in Childcare & Development (or equivalent) Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding Training (provided if needed) A warm, reliable, and enthusiastic attitude Must be 17+ years old by 1st January 2025 Enhanced DBS required (funded by us) Experience preferred, but not essential Benefits Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking

🌟 Grow Your Career at Cherrywood Nursery – Join Us as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner! 🌟 📍 Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT 🕒 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours/week) – Part-time options available 💰 Salary: Up to £27,426.10 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) 🎉 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 🎓 Qualification Bonus: £400 🍒 Discover Cherrywood Nursery Set in the heart of the beautiful village of Pirbright, Cherrywood Nursery is a purpose-built, open-plan setting designed to spark curiosity and nurture young minds. Our standout features include: A calming sensory room and fun-filled soft play area Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning zones A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames to support gross motor development Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources for every stage A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities An...

🍒 Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Cherrywood Nursery 📍 Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT 🕒 Contract: Full-Time (42.5 hours/week) | Permanent | Part-time options available 💰 Salary: Up to £29,326.70 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) 🎉 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) 🎓 Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months) 🌿 Where Nature Meets Nurture Cherrywood Nursery is nestled in the charming village of Pirbright, offering a modern, open-plan setting where creativity, care, and nature come together. Our exceptional facilities include: A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames to support gross motor development Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities An on-site kitchen...

🍒  Level 2 Nursery Practitioner – Cherrytown Nursery 📍  Location: Branksome Hill (close to M3 & A331) 🕒  42.5 hours per week | Full-time 💰  £12.64 per hour Join a nursery where warmth, experience, and dedication come together to create a truly special environment for children and staff alike. Cherrytown Nursery is a homely, welcoming setting with a beautiful large garden and purpose-designed rooms across two levels. Our team is experienced and loyal — with half of our staff having been with us for over 5 years, and a third for more than 15! We pride ourselves on creating flexible, child-centred environments where every child’s individual needs are met to support their emotional, social, and educational development. 💖  Why You’ll Love Working With Us: 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...