Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Penbridge Infant School

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Penbridge School

Salary:23460 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week 39 weeks per year

Start date:13^th April 2026

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

Interview Date: w/c 23^rd February 2026

To apply please refer to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website:Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Penbridge School in Portsmouth - TSAT

Come and join our Brand New Nursery!

We are seeking a dedicatedLevel 3 Nursery Practitionerto join ourBrand NewLittle Thinkers Nurseryteam atPenbridge Infant SchoolinPortsmouth.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to children in our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to engage effectively with children parents and colleagues and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting childrens 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
• Able to be flexible in working in different spaces. Team members may occasionally be asked to work or cover in other settings.

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 registered charity andsmall family of nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families inStrood Portsmouth Paignton and pride ourselves on providing a safe nurturing environment filled withlearning opportunities.

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust we are proud to be a thinking nursery; a place where big ideas and curiosity are encouraged. Our approach delivers wonderous experiences that help children become confident curious and resilient individuals. Our core values Imagination Energy Resilience Questioning Language and Cooperationshape everything we do.

Were excited to be opening Little Thinkers at Penbridge Infant School offering early years provision for children aged 03 years. This new nursery is perfectly positioned to support the Trusts unique all-through education pathway giving families access to high-quality education from birth through to 18 years.

Next Steps

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

Please contact Sonia Nickerson to arrange an informal conversation:@

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 emailrecruitment@