Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Posted 30 April 2026
Salary £25k - 27k per year
LocationPortsmouth
Discipline Housing
Reference99991
Contact NameErnie Swinhoe

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a charity , who are looking to appoint a Early Years Nursery Practitioner on a permanent basis in Portsmouth.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant and recognised level 3 qualification and have at least one years’ experience working in an early year setting.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing physical, emotional and social care for children placed in the setting

  • Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communications with parents and carers

  • Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children

Experience required:

  • One years’ experience working with children in early years

  • Experience working in partnership with parents

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Able to relate positively to a wide range of people

  • Great teamwork

Working hours:

  • Mon – Fri

  • Between the hours of 7:00 – 18:00 – working hours may vary

  • 37 hours a week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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