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Early Years Practitioner - Drayton

  • Location:

    Portsmouth, Drayton

  • Discipline:

    Training

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    £12.74–£13.24 per hour, depending on experience

  • Published:

    06-03-2026

  • Expiry date:

    01-04-2026

  • Reference:

    2744

Amour Recruitment are excited to be recruiting an experienced Level 3 Nursery Assistant for our lovely client just outside Portsmouth.

In this rewarding role, you’ll be supporting children aged 3 months to 3 years, helping with their day-to-day care and development. From feeding, nappy changing, and supporting routines, to planning fun and educational activities, you’ll make a real difference to children’s early learning experiences.

Hours: 4 days per week (Monday–Friday), up to 37.5 hours, 08:00–18:00
Pay: £12.74–£13.24 per hour, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for babies and toddlers
  • Support daily routines: feeding, nappy changing, toileting, and sleep
  • Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children
  • Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities to support development
  • Observe, track, and record children’s progress in line with the EYFS

Requirements:

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
  • Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
  • Passion for supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to use your own initiative and manage daily tasks
  • Up-to-date DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

If you love supporting young children and want to join a friendly, professional team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or call the Amour Recruitment team on 02392 387925.

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