Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-26-0148 |
Summary
At Taplins, we care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in bright, welcoming spaces including: Spacious outdoor play areas Craft and messyplay rooms Sensory and cosy sleep spaces Highquality resources and equipment As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include: Creating a safe, secure and stimulating environment Planning and delivering engaging EYFSbased activities Acting as a key person and building strong relationships with children and families Maintaining developmental records and online journals (Tapestry) Supporting children with additional needs in partnership with our SENDCo Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety Assisting with meal preparation and supervision Working collaboratively as part of a positive and supportive team Why work for Taplins? Generous NHS holiday allowance 35 days (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service NHS Pension Scheme one of the highestvalue and most secure pension schemes in the UK Excellent job security no weekends, no bank holidays, and no unexpected shift changes Stable contracted hours consistent, reliable working patterns Flexible working opportunities - 4day week fulltime optionsupporting a healthier worklife balance Outstanding training and development Supportive, experienced management team dedicated to staff wellbeing, development, and creating a positive working culture Modern, purposebuilt nursery environments bright, spacious settings designed to support highquality childcare Blue Light Card eligibility and staff discounts access to a wide range of savings and offers Safeguarding Taplins Nurseries and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and verification of qualifications and references. The successful candidate will have specific safeguarding responsibilities, as outlined in the job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application. If you meet the essential criteria included in the person specification document, a member of our team will be in touch to find out more and discuss available opportunities.