Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Salary £24,570 per annum, pro rata
Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a difference in young children’s lives? We are looking for a qualified Early Years Educator (Minimum Level 3) to join our new nursery team in North London.
📌 Job Summary
As an Early Years Educator, you will support the care, learning, and development of children in a safe and stimulating environment. You will deliver engaging play-based learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and our organisation’s values.
Line Manager: Nursery Manager
Responsible For: N/A
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework
- Act as a Key Person for allocated children, supporting their learning and emotional wellbeing
- Plan, prepare, and deliver stimulating activities that support children’s development
- Observe, assess, and document children’s progress
- Promote a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all families
- Support daily routines including mealtimes, toileting, rest, and transitions
- Maintain hygiene and safety standards, including preparing refreshments
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development
- Support equality, diversity, and inclusive practices in everyday work
- Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support team goals
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of professional conduct
- Attend required training and contribute to staff meetings
- Keep your personal development plan up to date
🧩 Person Specification
✅ Essential
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
- Experience in a play-based early years setting
- Good communication and observation skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate (current within 1 year)
- Safeguarding Certificate (current within 1 year)
- Punctual, reliable, calm, and patient
➕ Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Fluency in a second or community language
- Basic IT skills to support record-keeping
- Application Deadline: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview Dates: Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th July 2025