Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Portsmouth

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    332

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Childcare6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Tops Day Nurseries
    Purbrook Preschool and Day Nursery
    Alverbridge Nursery
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

Browse Indeed's database of 332 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Portsmouth

Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £29,271 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,281£32,600 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Level 2 Practitioner

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenChildcare
  • Trainee Nursery Practitioner

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPR+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceCustomer ServiceExperience Working with ChildrenCleaning
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Fareham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceMaintenanceHospitalityTable Service Guest Greeting
  • Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNursery Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingSymbol Communication SystemsMakaton Signing
  • Nursery practitioner

    Havant

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidNVQPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    LeadershipExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationMentoring
  • Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceEarly Years Education Experience

    Skills

    MarketingCleaningWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCommunication Skills

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What's the average time to fill a nursery practitioner role?

The average time to fill a nursery practitioner role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nursery-practitioners tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nursery practitioner include: communication skills, organisational skills and childcare.

What licenses or certifications are common for nursery-practitioners?

Common licenses or certifications for nursery-practitioners include: First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Paediatric First Aid.

What are some job titles related to nursery-practitioners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery-practitioners include: early years practitioner (student placement), early years practitioner level 3 and baby room manager.

What level of education is common for a nursery practitioner?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nursery practitioner in Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?

Most nursery-practitioners have 9 years of professional experience.

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