Early Years Educator

Job summary

Join Our Amazing Nursery Team!

We’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and professional team.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they learn, play, and grow in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Every day is different — one day you might be exploring nature in the garden, and the next you’re helping children create magical stories.

If you’re passionate about childcare and want to work in a supportive, high-quality nursery, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for a small group of children — observing, assessing, and recording their development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide a positive role model for behaviour, treating everyone with care and respect.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene, and safety within the setting.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a joyful, secure, and inclusive environment.
• Keep up to date with current childcare practices through regular training and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare, recognised by the Department for Education (e.g. CACHE, NVQ, or BTEC).
• A solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, caring, and creative approach to supporting children’s learning.
• A clear DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing self-development.

Your Day-to-Day

• Deliver exciting, hands-on learning opportunities that help children reach their developmental milestones.
• Plan and adapt activities around children’s individual needs and next steps.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all children in your care.
• Work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child feels happy, supported, and valued.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive hourly pay from £13.75 per hour
• 60% staff discount on childcare
• Private healthcare and company pension scheme
• Ongoing in-house training and career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team and excellent facilities
• Referral programme and staff recognition awards
• Free on-site parking

Why Join Us

We believe that happy staff create happy children. Our nurseries are caring, creative, and collaborative spaces where children are encouraged to explore and grow — and where our practitioners are supported to reach their full potential.

If you’re a qualified Early Years Practitioner who wants to make a real difference every day, we’d love you to be part of our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NNEB/NVQ Level 3 Early Years (required)