Job Overview
We are currently looking to recruit a qualified Early Years Educator (level 3 childcare).
The role involves spending time listening and reading to children, telling stories, assisting children in their play, and being on your feet all day both inside and outside.
Provide children with fun and interesting activities that are messier than at home, offer comfort and reassurance so children feel safe, secure, and consistent, and meet the children’s needs with patience and consistency.
Responsibilities
Work hours vary between 7.15am and 6pm. Shifts are kept to a maximum of 8.5 hours or less in a day whenever possible, so the team can stay fresh and engaged with the children.
Make a positive impact, help children thrive and progress, build on what they already know, and help them become confident and independent learners.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Level 3 childcare qualification.
* Enhanced DBS check prior to employment or already on the Update Service.
* Two references: one from previous employment and one personal, or two personal references if no work history.
Qualities We Are Looking For
* Patience
* A caring nature
* Good listening skills
* Communication skills
* Fun
* Flexible
* Passion and enthusiasm
Benefits
We care for the wellbeing of our staff. We offer a staff breakroom with free tea and coffee, small treats for seasonal events such as Christmas and Easter, an open‑door policy between staff and management, and 29 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.
We aim to be a progressive nursery that offers a good work/life balance and always looks for ways to improve.
Salary and Working Conditions
Salary meets NI Low Wage/National Minimum Wage for unqualified candidates and exceeds the minimum for qualified candidates.
Salary recognised in the job advert is from £13.50.
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Application Information
The closing date for this post is 3rd April 2026.
For further information, please call 01484 689305.
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