Level 3 Early Years Educator Job Vacancy

We are currently seeking an Early Years Practitioner – key person.

You should hold a relevant Childcare Level 3 qualification and ideally will have some experience of working in a Pre-School/Nursery environment, as well as a DBS registered on the Update Service.

You will initially join the playgroup team, caring for children aged 2 to 3 years old. You will be responsible for a small group of children, planning activities that meet EYFS requirements and Characteristics of Effective Learning. You will consider the children's interests and ensure through play-based activities, observation and assessment, that the children continue to make progress in all areas of their learning.

You will be working in a small team and will liaise with parents and our management team. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday: 7.45 to 16.15, all- year round. You will be entitled to a 30-minute break and non-contact time to plan and update your children's Learning Journeys.

About you:
We’re looking for someone who is warm, nurturing, and full of energy to keep up with our youngest children.

Key Responsibilities – be able to:

Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Support the emotional, social, and physical development of each child
Encourage children’s natural curiosity through both indoor and outdoor play and exploration
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress
Contribute to the care and maintenance of the outdoor and indoor learning environments.

Essential:

A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
A genuine love for working with children and learning
A good understanding of the EYFS and child development
Strong communication and teamwork skills
DBS on the update service

Desirable:

Paediatric First Aid certification

We offer:

Competitive pay ~ Real Living Wage employer
4 weeks paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays [& an additional 4 days off during the Christmas period]
Staff uniform [polo, t-shirt, jumper, hoody, fleece]
A Pension Scheme, via SMART Pension,
Online CPD through the Early Years Alliance, career progression
Annual Pay Reviews