Level 3 Nursery Educator

Level 3 Nursery Educator (Toddler Room)

Final date to receive applications: 16 April 2026

Department: Little Elms Shirley

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited

Compensation: £28,080 - £29,120 / year

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.

• Calm, nurturing, and professional.
• Organised and proactive.
• Reflective and open to development.
• Committed to high standards.
• Passionate about early years education.

• Supportive leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Clear progression pathways.
• A structured curriculum model.
• Staff appreciation initiatives.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive salary.

• 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.

• Experience working in a busy nursery setting.
• Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.

• Supportive leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Clear progression pathways.
• A structured curriculum model.
• Staff appreciation initiatives.
• Pension scheme.
  
  Competitive salary.