Level 3 Nursery Assistant - September 2025

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Location: Winchester

Job Type: Fixed Term in first instance, Full-time and part-time roles available

Salary: £24,405 - £24405 per annum

Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to bring your experience and enthusiasm to a nurturing, well-established school community?

Reed Education Southampton are currently seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner with Level 3 qualification for a position within a brand-new, school-based Nursery within the heart of Winchester!

At the school, they believe that a child's first experiences with learning should be brimming with joy, curiosity, and care. The nursery offers a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore. The staff take pride in our extensive outdoor spaces, high-quality resources, and a supportive team, all designed to help children thrive in their earliest years.

As a key member of our nursery team, you will help create a caring, engaging, and enriching environment for children aged 3 and 4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Learning and Development: Foster children's growth through purposeful play, exploration, and adult-led activities.
• Encouraging Social Skills: Help young learners develop independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Establishing Routines: Create clear routines that promote a calm and supportive atmosphere.
• Planning and Delivering Activities: Collaborate with the nursery lead to design activities that align with the EYFS curriculum.
• Observing and Assessing: Monitor and record children's progress, contributing to their assessments.
• Supporting Additional Needs: Provide extra support to children with additional needs as required.
• Ensuring Well-being: Assist with personal care and ensure the well-being of all children at all times.

• Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential).
• Experience: Previous experience in an early-years setting, particularly with 3–4-year-olds.
• Passion: A genuine love for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Approach: A caring, patient, and enthusiastic demeanour, with a good sense of humour.
• Knowledge: A clear understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. Good English, Maths, and IT skills.

• Nurturing Environment: A school where staff and children are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
• Training and Development: Access to high-quality CPD, mentoring, and career progression pathways.
• Well-Resourced Nursery: Purposefully designed indoor and outdoor learning spaces filled with engaging resources to spark curiosity.
• Outdoor Learning Opportunities: Extensive use of our beautiful school grounds to support children's development.
• Supportive Team: Collaboration with experienced early years practitioners and primary staff.
• Induction Package: Comprehensive induction to ensure you feel confident and well-supported in your role.
• Staff Well-being Initiatives: Including tea and coffee provided, an email curfew, and leadership committed to staff work-life balance.

Should you be interested in this position, please click 'Apply Now' to provide us with your most recent CV and a consultant will be in touch!