Level 3 Early Years Educator

Are you a superstar with a passion for helping little minds blossom and a "can-do" attitude that sprinkles magic wherever you go? Do you love spotting details like a superhero, acing paperwork, and thinking holistically about everyone? If you're a Level 2/3/4/5/6 Early Years Practitioner (or newly qualified Level 3) who's ready to flex and adapt in a wonderfully dynamic environment, then this one is for you!

We're seeking an initiative-taker who thrives in a team, delivering outstanding childcare activities and care. You'll promote positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues, ensure health, safety, and wellbeing, and monitor children's development through learning and play. Through our curriculum, you will create an exciting, safe, fun, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Experience is a bonus, but your passion for levelling up your own skills and bringing fun to every day is what truly counts!

Early Years Practitioner – Duties Overview

The Early Years Practitioner plays a vital role in providing safe, stimulating, and supportive environments for young children to grow, learn, and develop. Practitioners support individual children’s needs and follow best practices in early education and care.

1. Safeguarding & Welfare

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times.

• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns to the DSL.

• Carry out risk assessments and promote a safe environment.

2. Child Development & Learning

• Support the learning and development of children in line with our curriculum

• Use observation and assessment to inform planning and next steps.

• Encourage language development, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

• Ensure learning journals are kept up to date, and all meetings are done, i.e. transitions, 2-year check, tracking, parents' evenings, etc.

3. Planning & Delivery

• Contribute to planning stimulating activities for individual and group learning.

• Implement inclusive practice for children with additional needs.

• Adapt activities to suit different interests and learning styles.

4. Positive Relationships

• Develop strong, respectful relationships with children and families.

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.

• Promote positive behaviour and model respectful communication.

5. Health, Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene routines throughout the setting.

• Follow health and safety procedures and infection control guidance.

• Support mealtimes, toileting, and personal care with dignity and care.

6. Professionalism & Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team

• Attend training and supervisions to develop professionally.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold policies and procedures

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Childcare 
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person