Description
Job Description
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.
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o Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
o Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
o Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
o Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
o Excellent communication skills.
o Right to work in the UK.
o Enhanced DBS check.
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* 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.
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:
o Little Athletes – physical development and outdoor learning
o Little Artists – creativity and expressive arts
o Little Innovators – STEM and curiosity-led learning
o 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
* Up to £2000 Welcome bonus!!!
* Excellent rates of pay.
* Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
* Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
* Up to 100% Childcare discount
* Support to gain higher qualifications
* Internal promotion opportunities
* Free Uniform
* New starter goody bag
Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.
A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.
Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre-school years.
Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.