Qualified Nursery / Early Years Practitioner
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Qualified Nursery / Early Years Practitioner
Taplins Nursery is proud to offer opportunities for Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our exceptional team. If you’re passionate about giving children the best start in life and want to work in a nurturing environment where you are genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you. Our nurseries are part of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (UHS), one of England’s leading NHS Trusts, offering excellent benefits, strong job security, and outstanding development opportunities.
Main area: Early Years Childcare
Grade: Band 3
Hours: Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Compressed hours - 37.5 hours per week (Part-time Opportunities Also Available)
Job ref: 188-FTTHQ020326
Site: University Hospital Southampton
Town: Southampton
Salary: £25,760-£27,476 Per Annum (Pro rata for part-time)
Closing: 27/04/2026
We are recruiting full‑time and part‑time practitioners across permanent roles and a 12‑month maternity cover. Please indicate your preferred working hours in your application, as we offer genuine flexibility wherever possible.
You will be based at either Taplins SGH (Southampton General Hospital) or Trust Taplins (Western Community Hospital). Both nurseries are modern, purpose‑built, and dedicated to supporting NHS families.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive working culture, generous NHS holiday allowance, excellent training opportunities, and access to staff discounts and wellbeing resources.
Our nurseries are open Monday–Friday, 7:00am–6:30pm, and closed on bank holidays. Full‑time roles typically offer a 4‑day working week, supporting a positive work–life balance.
If you meet the essential criteria in the person specification, we will contact you to discuss your application and current vacancies further.