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Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner


Main area: Human Resources

Grade: Band 3

Hours: Full time, Part time, Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-THQ050925

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

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

Closing: 26/09/2025

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to grow your career as a Qualified Practitioner in a fun and nurturing environment? If so, we are currently looking for full-time  enthusiastic Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team at Taplins Day Nursery (Southampton General Hospital) or Trust Taplins (Western Community Hospital)!

We offer childcare from 3 months to 5 years in our bright and airy nurseries. The nurseries have dedicated craft and messy play area and access to large and secure outside spaces- so lots of opportunities for adventure for our children! 

We also have cosy sleeping areas for when they need to rest. You will be looking after a group of children and ensuring that all their needs are met during the day and that they have fun and engaging activities planned.

Taplins operates two purpose-built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, and a discount scheme.

We're open Monday- Friday from 7 am to 6.30 pm and closed bank holidays. Full-time staff will typically work their hours over a 4-day week. Please contact us if you would like to discuss shift patterns in more detail, or part time hours options.


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