Job Description

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

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.
  
  
• • 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.