All LocationsAll Locations:
Portsmouth
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£24,050 per year
Function:
Nursery - Little Thinkers
Contract TypeContract Type:
Permanent
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
37
Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
52
Required Start Date:Required Start Date:
As soon as possible
Interview DateInterview Date:
TBC
External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
05 Oct 2025

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in young children's lives?

We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our Little Thinkers Nursery team in Portsmouth
 
 The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s growth and development.
 

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential, along with a relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Key Skills:

  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children and plan and deliver age-appropriate activities supporting development.
  • Supervise and interact with children throughout daily routines, monitor and assess individual progress, identifying developmental needs.
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
  • Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
  • Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation
 
If you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Little Thinkers is a small family of Nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families in Portsmouth and Paignton. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

Not all Nurseries think in the same way…

We are a part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust which makes us a ‘thinking nursery’ – this means we think big thoughts. We provide wonderous experiences and we develop confident, curious and resilient individuals
 

Next Steps

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our welcoming schools. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at Little Thinkers to contact Laura Somogyi ([email protected]).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates.  If you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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