Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator

Shooting Stars Nursery – Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1AD

£14.10 per hour | Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Part-time applications may also be considered

Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm
Open all year round | Closed on bank holidays

Help Shape Children's Early Learning Journey

Shooting Stars Nursery in Hinckley is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys nurturing young children, creating engaging learning opportunities and contributing to a positive nursery environment.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality childcare and education within a friendly, supportive setting where both children and team members are encouraged to flourish. If you are looking for a role where your skills and commitment are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll support children's development, wellbeing and learning through meaningful play experiences and everyday interactions. You'll contribute to a caring and stimulating environment that helps every child feel confident, secure and ready to explore.

Key duties include:

• Acting as a key worker for a group of children
• Supporting children's individual learning and development needs
• Delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Completing observations and contributing to children's learning records
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence and social development
• Following nursery policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing

About You

We would welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 applicants may also be considered)
• Experience working within a nursery, preschool or other early years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, caring and professional approach to supporting young children

Why Join Shooting Stars?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support our team:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.10
• Annual reviews of pay and benefits
• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• 50% discount on childcare fees
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement linked to service
• Funded professional development and training opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways across our nursery group
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aid support
• Free uniform provided
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the nursery
• Dedicated staff facilities and break areas
• Regular staff appreciation events and recognition schemes

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. As this role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all convictions must be disclosed as part of the recruitment process.

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