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Qualified Early Years Practitioner

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Main area: Early Years Childcare

Grade: Band 3

Hours: Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Compressed hours - 37.5 hours per week (part-time opportunities also available)

Job ref: 188-FTTHQ020326-A

Site: Taplins Nursery

Town: Southampton

Salary: £25,760-£27,476 Per Annum (Pro rata for part-time)

Closing: 13/05/2026

Taplins Nurseries, part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), are recruiting  experienced & newly qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our welcoming nursery teams providing high‑quality childcare for NHS families.

Taplins offers an environment where practitioners feel supported, valued and respected. The security and benefits of NHS employment, together with a strong team culture, allow staff to focus on rewarding early years practice without the pressures often experienced in the private sector.
 
  • Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–18:30 (closed on bank holidays)
  • Work patterns: Full‑time and part‑time roles available with flexible working open for discussion
  • Salary: £25,760–£27,476 per annum (£13.17–£14.05 per hour equivalent) with incremental pay progression
  • Location: Taplins Southampton General (SO16 6YD) and Trust Taplins Western Community Hospital (SO16 4XE)

Why  Work With Taplins

  • Work–life balance – Flexible full‑time and part‑time opportunities, including a 4‑day working week for full‑time roles (37.5 hours)
    Generous leave – 35 days paid annual leave rising with service, alongside enhanced maternity and paternity pay, compassionate leave and support during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Discounts and wellbeing – Access to Blue Light Card and other local and nationwide staff discounts
  • Flexible earning opportunities – Option to take on additional hours through our staff bank NHS Professionals (NHSP), if desired.

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