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Job DescriptionEarly 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 – EssentialJoin 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 to kickstart your journeyGenerous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays75% Childcare Discount for your own childrenHealth & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline availableCareer Development: Tailored training and progression opportunitiesCompany Pension SchemeReferral Bonuses for bringing great people into our teamFree Onsite Parking & Excellent Transport LinksTeam Events & Celebrations throughout the yearCareer Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inclusive team Your Role as Early Years Practitioner:Deliver high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environmentObserve, assess, and plan engaging activities tailored to each child’s developmentBuild strong relationships with children, families, and your teamPromote cleanliness, safety, and wellbeing throughout the nurseryFollow company policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safetySupport children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development What We’re Looking For:Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – EssentialFluent in written and spoken English – Essential1+ Year Experience in Early Years – DesirableKnowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements – DesirableWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.Play Away Nursery -City  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