Level 3 Nursery Educator (Toddler Room)
Application Deadline: 16 April 2026
Department: Little Elms Shirley
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited
Compensation: £28,080 - £29,120 / year
Description
To provide high-quality care and early education for children aged 0–5 years in line with the EYFS framework and Little Elms’ Four Pillars curriculum.
The Level 3 Educator will ensure children are safe, stimulated, and supported to thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally within a warm, professional environment.
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm, nurturing, and professional.
- Organised and proactive.
- Reflective and open to development.
- Committed to high standards.
- Passionate about early years education.
Benefits
- Supportive leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Clear progression pathways.
- A structured curriculum model.
- Staff appreciation initiatives.
- Pension scheme.
- Competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance.
- Maintain accurate accident, incident, and welfare records.
- Promote positive behaviour using consistent and respectful strategies.
- Adhere to hygiene, health and safety, and mealtime standards.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
- Implement Little Elms’ Four Pillars:
- Little Athletes – physical development and outdoor learning
- Little Artists – creativity and expressive arts
- Little Innovators – STEM and curiosity‑led learning
- Little Well‑Beings – emotional literacy and wellbeing
- Observe, assess and track children’s development.
- Contribute to planning meetings and reflective practice.
- Support children with SEND, following IEPs and external professional guidance.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience working in a busy nursery setting.
- Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.
- Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.
Benefits
- Supportive leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Clear progression pathways.
- A structured curriculum model.
- Staff appreciation initiatives.
- Pension scheme.Competitive salary.
