17 early years practitioner nursery nurse jobs found in Southampton

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...

🌈 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 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...

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. This role involves creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop. The Early Years Educator will be responsible for planning and implementing educational activities that promote the physical, emotional, and social development of children in our nursery setting. Duties Develop and implement engaging learning activities tailored to the needs of each child. Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages children's curiosity and exploration. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to support children's learning and development. Manage classroom behaviour and ensure the safety of all children at all times. Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records of their...

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...

🍒  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...

New Opportunity in Reading for an Early Years Educator            Are you looking for a new Early Years Educator opportunity in a nursery that will truly appreciate and reward you for your hard work?       We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Educator to start a permanent position at this welcoming and vibrant nursery located in Reading.         With local transport links and staff parking, this nursery is easy to access and is a short walk from lovely parks for after work strolls.         The supportive leadership team are focused on staff well-being and really value and care about every member of the team. As an Early Years Educator, you will have plenty of opportunities for further training for career progression with which the management team will be supportive and encouraging. There are also Room Leader role opportunities at this nursery.       As an Early Years Educator, you will be working full-time at this caring and family-oriented nursery. There is a real focus on...

🍒 Nursery Third in Charge – Cherrywood Nursery 📍 Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT 🕒 Contract: Permanent | 34 hours per week 💰 Hourly Rate: £13.72 🎉 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months) 🎓 Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months) 🌿 Lead with Heart at Cherrywood Nursery Step into a leadership role where your experience and passion for early years education will truly shine. Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, offers a modern, open-plan setting with exceptional facilities designed to spark curiosity and nurture development. Our standout features 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 Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities On-site kitchen...

🍒 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...

🍎 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 📍  Guildford | Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Permanent 💰  Salary: From £29,100 per annum 🕒  All year round | Part-time may be considered Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, high-quality setting? Join  Drayton House Nursery School , a well-established nursery set in a beautiful Georgian house, where tradition meets excellence in early education. Since 1943, we’ve been providing outstanding care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with small class sizes, a warm and friendly atmosphere, and a strong reputation among local schools. Our mascot,  Berty the dog , adds a special charm to our nursery life — making every day a little brighter for children and staff alike! 💖  Why You’ll Love Working With Us: £1000 Welcome Bonus  – a warm start to your journey with us £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus  – paid after just 6 months...

Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Bumpers Nursery Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Bumpers Nursery as a Level 5 Childcare Apprentice as a Room Lead. We nurture children in a safe, secure, caring environment according to their individual interests and needs. We will provide care to support every child’s potential and ability and encourage children to express themselves in their feelings, words and creativity. To support this we have developed many different ways to do this, for example: we encourage painting with all different colours, shapes and toys to create interesting designs for the children to engage with. We also have a water play station in hope to help the children gain confidence, and pursue group reading, dancing, quiet time, sensory areas, dress up & sand play. These are just some of the many things we like to introduce the children to....

About the role  We’re looking for a brilliant, caring Early Years Educator to join our team at Sunny Days.  As an EYE, you’ll take shared responsibility for the care, welfare, learning and development of  children aged 0–5 in your designated group. Day-to-day, you’ll plan engaging activities, build  strong bonds with children and families, and ensure that every child feels safe, supported and ready  to learn.  You’ll work closely with your colleagues and may step up when required to lead the room in the  absence of the supervisor. Whatever the situation, you’ll always be supported with clear policies, regular training and a leadership team that’s always there to support you. What we’re looking for We look for people who share our core values:  SMILE   – positive, friendly and approachable STRIVE   – open to learning, resilient, high expectations SAFE   – committed to safeguarding and wellbeing  Knowledge &...

At Katey’s Kingston , children thrive in a boutique environment designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. The light-filled space and continuous outdoor access support both physical activity and emotional well-being. With daily trips to nearby parks and woodlands, children enjoy rich, nature-based experiences that build confidence, imagination, and a deep connection to the world around them. Located in a central area with excellent transport links and close proximity to local shops and amenities, it’s easily accessible for families and staff alike. About the Role We’re looking for enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioners to join our team. As a Practitioner, you will: Deliver the EYFS framework through engaging, child-led play Support the development of key children through observation, assessment, and planning Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers Ensure safeguarding and inclusive practice is at the...

Early Years Senior Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Hopcroft Childcare Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 5 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Meadows Road setting. Peapods Henley has the same homely feel as our nursery school in Peppard, offering spacious surroundings using natural materials, to give the same welcoming, friendly atmosphere, that our Peppard families have become so fond of. Peapods Henley follows the same childcare and education ethos that we promote, in our nursery school in Peppard, in order to maintain the excellent reputation, we have in local primary schools that, "Peapods children are always independent, and have great social skills".  Although we do not have our own private field like the one in Peppard, we do have 2 large enclosed outdoor balconies, giving the children constant access to fresh air play. We also plan to make...

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