All LocationsAll Locations:
Portsmouth
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£24,050 per year
Function:
Nursery - Little Thinkers
Contract TypeContract Type:
Permanent
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
37
Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
52
Required Start Date:Required Start Date:
01/09/2025
External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
17 Aug 2025

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in young children's lives?

We are looking for dedicated individuals with previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting, who are knowledgeable in early childhood education principles and practices.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s 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 :

  • Confident in reading stories aloud — even upside down — while handling frequent, enthusiastic interruptions with patience and good humor.
  • A creative and imaginative approach is essential; if a child asks you to become an astronaut steering a rocket ship full of dinosaurs, you'll step into the role wholeheartedly.
  • While musical talent is optional, the ability to sing (especially out of tune) with confidence in front of a crowd of small children is highly valued.
  • Willingness to embrace the elements — whether that means dancing in the rain, making mud pies, or building sandcastles in unexpected weather.
  • Strong observational skills and the ability to quickly and accurately count multiple moving children — a vital talent in our fast-paced environment.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding and  health and safety standards

If you’re ready to turn your passion into a rewarding career, don’t wait—apply now and be part of a team that’s helping little minds grow big every day!

About Us

Our Nursery 

Little Thinkers is a small family of Nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families in Portsmouth and Paignton. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

Not all Nurseries think in the same way…

We are a part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust which makes us a ‘thinking nursery’ – this means we think big thoughts. We provide wonderous experiences and we develop confident, curious and resilient individuals
 

Next Steps

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

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our welcoming schools. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at Little Thinkers to contact Laura Somogyi ([email protected]).

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 email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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