Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley LimitedOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A Level 3 Educator provides high-quality care and early education for children aged 0–5, ensuring safety, implementing the EYFS framework, and supporting emotional, social, and developmental needs.
About this role
Up to £2000 Welcome Bonus
Job Description To provide high-quality care and early education for children aged 0–5 years in line with the EYFS framework and Little Elms’ Four Pillars curriculum.
The Level 3 Educator will ensure children are safe, stimulated, and supported to thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally within a warm, professional environment.
Essential Requirements
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
Excellent communication skills.
Right to work in the UK.
Enhanced DBS check.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is: Calm, nurturing, and professional. Organised and proactive. Reflective and open to development. Committed to high standards. Passionate about early years education.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality of Care & Safeguarding
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
Follow safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance.
Maintain accurate accident, incident, and welfare records.
Promote positive behaviour using consistent and respectful strategies.
Adhere to hygiene, health and safety, and mealtime standards.
2. Teaching & Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
Implement Little Elms’ Four Pillars:
Little Athletes – physical development and outdoor learning
Little Artists – creativity and expressive arts
Little Innovators – STEM and curiosity-led learning
Little Well-Beings – emotional literacy and wellbeing
Observe, assess and track children’s development.
Contribute to planning meetings and reflective practice.
Support children with SEND, following IEPs and external professional guidance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Desirable
Experience working in a busy nursery setting. Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice. Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.
Benefits
What We Offer
Up to £2000 Welcome bonus!!!
Excellent rates of pay.
Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
Up to 100% Childcare discount
Support to gain higher qualifications
Internal promotion opportunities
Free Uniform
New starter goody bag
Skills
Accident And Incident RecordingDBSEYFSFour Pillars CurriculumLevel 3 Early Years QualificationPaediatric First AidSafeguardingSEND
