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Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner


Main area: Early Years Childcare

Grade: Band 3

Hours: Part time, Flexible working - 22.5 hours per week (12-Month Maternity Cover Opportunity Also Available)

Job ref: 188-THQ051225-K

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Salary: £24,937.00-£26,598.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata.

Closing: 04/03/2026

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to develop your career as a Qualified Early Years Practitioner in a fun, supportive, and nurturing environment?

We are currently looking for full-time or part-time  enthusiastic Level 3 Qualified Early Years Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team at our Taplins Day Nursery (Southampton General Hospital) or Trust Taplins Nursery (Western Community Hospital).

We currently have both a permanent and a 12-month maternity cover post available.

Taplins operates two modern, purpose-built day nurseries dedicated to supporting our local NHS staff. As part of the UHS family, you’ll benefit from a generous holiday allowance, access to a staff discount scheme, and a range of additional NHS benefits.

Our nurseries are open Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:30pm, and are closed on bank holidays. Full-time roles typically offer the flexibility of working hours across a 4-day week.

 If you meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached person specification,  we will be in contact to discus your application further and our upcoming vacancies.


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