All LocationsAll Locations:
Portsmouth
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£22,126 per annum
Function:
Nursery - Little Thinkers
Contract TypeContract Type:
Permanent
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
37
Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
52.14
Required Start Date:Required Start Date:
ASAP
External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
14 Apr 2026

About The Role

We’re looking for a caring and committed Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our nursery team at New Horizons Primary School in Portsmouth. If you’re passionate about early years and supporting children to learn, develop and feel secure, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment
  • Delivering age-appropriate activities that support learning and development
  • Building positive relationships with children and families
  • Observing progress and supporting each child’s individual needs
  • Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures

What we’re looking for:

  • Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience in a nursery or early years setting
  • Strong communication skills
  • A genuine interest in supporting young children

What you’ll get:

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing development and training
  • A supportive, team-focused environment
  • Opportunities to progress your career

About Us

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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