Nursery Nurse jobs in Southampton
Looking for a Fulfilling Role as a Nursery Nurse? If you're passionate about supporting young children and want a rewarding role with flexible shifts, competitive pay, and dedicated support, we have excellent opportunities for you!
Join our enthusiastic team as a Nursery Nurse or Nursery Assistant and help shape children’s development during their vital early years.
As a Nursery Nurse, you’ll play a key role in nurturing children’s growth, learning, and well-being. We offer a variety of flexible roles that let you create a positive impact while building a career in early childhood education that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.
We work with nurseries across diverse settings, supporting children from all backgrounds and with varying developmental needs. Our placements are designed to help you grow while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children.
As a Nursery Nurse or Nursery Assistant, you’ll be confident in:
Supporting play, creativity, and social interaction
Assisting with age-appropriate learning activities
Helping with meals, including preparation and serving
Providing personal care and ensuring children’s safety
Creating warm, engaging, and stimulating environments
Requirements to Apply for Nursery Nurse Jobs:
Must be 18 or older
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to travel (some placements may require transport access)
Strong spoken and written English
Enhanced DBS (can be arranged during registration – fee refundable after 100 hours worked*)
Why Choose Us for Your Nursery Nurse Career?
Flexible Shifts & Locations: Work when and where it suits you best.
Diverse Settings: From local nurseries to broader opportunities, find a fit that matches your experience and preferences.
Competitive Pay & Perks: We recognise your dedication with great rates and benefits.
National Reach, Local Support: Enjoy the best of both worlds—nationwide opportunities with a strong local presence.
Start Your Journey Today - Explore our Nursery Nurse and Nursery Assistant jobs and take the next step in your early years career. With our ongoing support, you’ll thrive while making a real difference in the lives of children.
Are you passionate about caring for others? We know you are, and that's why we want you to start your search for care jobs in Southampton here.
We're an established recruitment agency, connecting dedicated healthcare professionals like you with fulfilling care jobs in Southampton. Come and be a part of our supportive community that truly values your skills and commitment.
Why Nurseplus, Southampton?
Varied Opportunities: We have a broad spectrum of roles, collaborating with the best healthcare organisations in the area. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate novice, we have a place for you.
Competitive Pay: Your dedication and skills are invaluable. We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a competitive pay package.
Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible shift options, so you can choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
What do we look for?
Caring, trustworthy, and positive individuals. If you share our core values and have a genuine passion for helping others, we'd love to meet you! Whether you're new to the field or have years of experience, our comprehensive training and local branch support will help set you up for a successful career with us.
How do you become a part of Nurseplus, Southampton?
Check out job openings: Visit our care jobs page to see the latest vacancies in Southampton.
Submit your application: Fill out our online form, telling us about your skills and experience, and your interest in joining us.
Interview: If your qualifications align with our needs, our friendly recruitment team will invite you for a chat. We're excited to learn more about you and your vision for contributing to Nurseplus’s success.
Join our family: Once you're selected, you'll be welcomed into a supportive community dedicated to improving healthcare in Southampton. We can't wait to work with you!
We collaborate with top healthcare providers in Southampton. Our dedicated recruitment team works with nursing and care facilities, nurseries, and local organisations that trust us to provide skilled, dependable care professionals. At Nurseplus, we're all about matching your skills with the right role, ensuring our clients get the best care and you get the best career opportunities.
Start your journey with us today! Discover rewarding care jobs in Southampton with Nurseplus.
Featured testimonials
I have been using Nurseplus across the country for the past three years and have found them consistently among the best providers on our Preferred Supplier List. They are very quick to respond to any concerns and deal with them effectively. There are very few errors in the ad-hoc shift cover provided and on the whole the staff provided are excellent.
Creative Support - Alex Hunter, Team Leader
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The office staff are always helpful and answer any questions you have quickly. Great flexibility & enough work; you can pick when/where you work, support or care homes. Overall a very positive experience with an approachable, professional office team that supports you whenever.
Nurseplus - Healthcare Assistant, Canterbury
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As the partnership continues to develop we have been able to significantly reduce our agency spend and number of agencies in use. The efficiency of processes and consistency of quality workers provided by Nurseplus enable us to focus on delivering quality care to the people we support.
Voyage Care - Nicola Little, Head of Resourcing
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Working at the Chester branch is great! The staff are really knowledgeable and helpful and there is always plenty of work available in multiple areas and disciplines.
Nurseplus - Support Worker, Chester
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I joined the Central Recruitment Service at Nurseplus two years ago and I have received continuous support and mentorship from my manager and colleagues resulting in two promotions!
Nurseplus - Recruitment Team Leader, Liverpool
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Nurseplus not only provides a great place to work but also a platform for career development. Everyone has the opportunity to express themselves and really develop as individuals.
Nurseplus - Area Manager
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I have been using Nurseplus across the country for the past three years and have found them consistently among the best providers on our Preferred Supplier List. They are very quick to respond to any concerns and deal with them effectively. There are very few errors in the ad-hoc shift cover provided and on the whole the staff provided are excellent.
Creative Support - Alex Hunter, Team Leader
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"I joined as a Recruitment Consultant in 2013, my colleagues supported me with training & confidence. Over the past 6 years, I've learnt so much and am now a Branch Manager. There is a wealth of knowledge within the support system at Nurseplus, I have never been short of someone to call on if needed."