Nursery Assistant

Location: Southampton Rd, Southampton
Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Permanent
£13.30 per hour
Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential

Join a vibrant, inclusive nursery where every child’s journey is celebrated!
Rated Good by Ofsted, Play Away City Day Nursery is a purpose-built setting filled with natural light, spacious playrooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We proudly support families from 28 different backgrounds and languages , creating a truly diverse and inclusive environment.

Located on a quiet road with free staff parking and excellent transport links, our nursery is also part of an exciting initiative to enhance the local play park — giving children even more opportunities for outdoor learning and physical development.

• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months
• £750 Welcome Bonus to kickstart your journey
• Generous Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
• 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
• Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential helpline available
• Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team
• Free Onsite Parking & Excellent Transport Links
• Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year
• Career Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inclusive team

• Deliver high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environment
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging activities tailored to each child’s development
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and your team
• Promote cleanliness, safety, and wellbeing throughout the nursery
• Follow company policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safety
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
• 1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Desirable
• Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements – Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Play Away Nursery - City is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on any grounds has no place within the Family First Group.