Location: Covering 7 Little Elms Day care Nursery sites About Little Elms Day care Nursery Little Elms Day care Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and early years education across 7 locations. With a focus on quality, safety, and nurturing environments, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care that supports children’s growth and development. Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and flexible Field Support Staff member to join our team. This key role will provide on-the-ground support across our 7 sites, ensuring quality standards are maintained and operational challenges, such as staff-to-child ratios, are effectively managed. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about childcare and early education who thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance: Support nursery managers and teams to uphold the highest quality standards in care and education. Provide feedback and guidance to staff to enhance learning environments and daily practices. Ratio Support: Assist with staff coverage to ensure compliance with staff-to-child ratios at all sites. Step into rooms to support teams during peak times, absences, or emergencies. Operational Support: Work closely with managers to address immediate operational needs. Act as a liaison between nurseries and the central team, communicating challenges and solutions effectively. Training and Development: Mentor staff to improve practices and maintain consistency across all sites. Assist with the onboarding of new team members, ensuring they integrate smoothly into their roles. Health and Safety Compliance: Monitor and uphold all health and safety policies and procedures. Address any compliance issues proactively to maintain a safe and secure environment. What We’re Looking For: What We’re Looking For: A minimum of Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent. Experience in a senior childcare role, such as Deputy Manager, Manager, or Area Support. Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding procedures. A proactive problem-solver who can adapt to different settings and challenges. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams. Flexibility to travel between sites and work across different locations as needed. What We Offer: What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career development within a growing family-run business. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Training and professional development opportunities. Travel expenses covered for site visits. If you’re passionate about making a difference in early years education and enjoy working in a varied and hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you!