Early Years Educator - Level 3

Job summary

Happy Days Nursery in Salisbury are seeking fun, enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 Early Years Educators to join our Team!

Your Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll:

• Support children’s development through tailored planning and play-based learning
• Deliver engaging activities that reflect each child’s interests and developmental stage
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and keep them involved in their child’s journey
• Collaborate with your room team to create a safe, organised, and joyful environment
• Uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards with confidence and care

Whether you’re in our cosy baby room or our lively preschool space with free-flow garden access, you’ll be part of a setting where children are encouraged to be themselves.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who lives and breathes our SHINE values:
Support Honesty Inspiration Nurturing Empowerment

Who we are looking for:

Early Years Educators qualified to Level 3 who:

• Have experience with child development and learning and are committed to children’s emotional and intellectual growth
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Is reflective and committed to professional growth
• Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius

Rewarding Careers

Here at Happy Days we’re building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.

We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thrive—and so can the children in their care. That’s why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower.

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £27,268.80 per annum (based on 40 hours per week)
• 50% childcare discount
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us - Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

“Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”

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