Nursery Practitioner

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner 🌟

Location: Ellingham House Day Nursery, Hampshire

Salary: £13.74 per hour

Hours: Full 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 rooms are thoughtfully designed to create a warm, nurturing, and homely environment for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe in celebrating and rewarding our team’s dedication. Here’s what you can expect:

£750 Welcome Bonus – A warm start to your journey with us

Up to £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus – Paid after just 6 months for Level 3 Practitioners

Generous Annual Leave – 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

75% Childcare Discount – For your little ones

Health & Wellbeing Support – Confidential employee assistance helpline

Tailored Learning & Development – Grow your career with us

Company Pension Scheme – Secure your future

Referral Bonuses – Help us grow our team

Free Onsite Parking

Fun Company Events – Team-building, socials, and celebrations

Clear Career Progression Pathways

🧸 Your Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll:

Provide high-quality care and education tailored to each child’s needs

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities

Create a safe, stimulating environment for learning and play

Work collaboratively with your team and contribute to a positive culture

Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development

Ensure compliance with health & safety and safeguarding policies

✅ What We’re Looking For

Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)

Fluent in spoken and written English

1+ year experience in Early Years (desirable)

Knowledge of EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable)

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Ellingham House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group