Level 3 Early Years Educator

Nurture Young Minds & Create Lasting Impact – Join Us as a Level 3 Early Years Educator in Skelmanthorpe! Passionate about early years education? Ready to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where children can thrive? At Nurtured Childcare, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our Skelmanthorpe nursery team. If you’re someone who values creativity, emotional intelligence and creating meaningful experiences for children, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Skelmanthorpe

Salary: £27,997 per year

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (all year round – not term time)

Why Join Nurtured Childcare? At Nurtured Childcare, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our teams create nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environments where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to explore their potential. When you join us, you’ll become part of a caring organisation that prioritises wellbeing, creativity and professional development. We encourage our practitioners to bring their own ideas, develop their skills and make a genuine difference every day.

The Role: As one of our Level 3 Early Years Educators, you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality care, education and experiences that support children’s development and wellbeing. You’ll create engaging learning opportunities, build strong relationships with children and families, and help ensure every child feels included, confident and supported.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To:

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support children across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Build nurturing relationships with children and families through strong communication and emotional intelligence.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of every child, ensuring inclusive practice.
• Bring creativity and new ideas into everyday learning experiences.
• Support children’s curiosity, confidence and development through play-based learning.
• Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
• Promote sustainability and help children understand the importance of caring for the world around them.

Every day is different, making this the perfect opportunity for an early years professional who wants to create meaningful experiences and help children develop every step of the way.

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for someone who brings passion, creativity and a commitment to providing exceptional early years care.

Essential:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• A caring, patient and adaptable approach to supporting children’s individual needs.
• A passion for creating engaging learning experiences through play.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work full-time hours and be adaptable with start and finish times.

Desirable:

• Experience working within an early years setting.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Interest in sustainability and incorporating eco-friendly practices into learning.

Our Values: The people who thrive at Nurtured Childcare share our core values:

• Working together as one team
• Putting children at the heart of everything we do
• Supporting continuous learning and improvement
• Leading by example
• Leading with kindness and compassion
• Creating exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive salary of £27,997 per year.
• Paid breaks.
• Discounted childcare.
• Regular team socials and events.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives every day.
• Career development opportunities within a growing nursery group.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re an enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Educator looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can inspire children, bring creativity to your practice and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape a brighter future, one smile and little person at a time with Nurtured Childcare.