Level 3 Early Years Educator

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent

£9.82 – £14.11 per hour (depending on experience)
20-40 hours per week
Closed for 2 weeks at Christmas

Location: Howden Pre-School

Due to an increase in children joining our setting, we are looking for an OUTSTANDING, passionate and creative Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team at an exciting time in the nursery’s development.

We are currently working towards Curiosity Approach Accreditation, and are looking for someone who shares our passion for creating inspiring environments where children can explore, discover and thrive.

If you are energetic, nurturing, and bring plenty of enthusiasm and creativity to your practice — we would love to hear from you.

Why Work With Us?

Our nursery is charity-run, which means we operate differently from many commercial day nurseries.

Our focus is not on profit. Instead, everything we do is centred around supporting children, families and our local community. Any income we generate is reinvested back into the nursery — improving resources, investing in staff development and enhancing children’s learning experiences.

Because of this, we are able to prioritise what really matters:

✨ Higher staff-to-child ratios than many nurseries
✨ A warm, supportive and collaborative team
✨ A diverse and vibrant community setting
✨ Investment in staff training and professional development
✨ A genuine focus on quality early years education

Working here means being part of a nursery with real purpose, where your work has a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day.

About the Role

You will play an important role in supporting children aged 0–5 years, helping to create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued and inspired to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children’s learning and development through play
• Observing, assessing and planning in line with the EYFS
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Contributing to a creative and engaging learning environment
• Supporting children’s individual needs and development

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about early years education
• Brings energy, creativity and enthusiasm to their work
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Builds warm and positive relationships with children and families
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and education

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with children aged 0–5
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Experience carrying out observations and planning
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Willingness to complete a DBS check

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Current DBS on the update service

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting both the professional and personal wellbeing of our staff.

Benefits include:

✔ Higher staff-to-child ratios
✔ Paid training time
✔ Employer-funded DBS checks
✔ Ongoing professional development
✔ Support for career progression
✔ Out-of-ratio time for planning and paperwork
✔ Childcare discount (where applicable)
✔ Company pension
✔ Supportive leadership team
✔ A positive working environment where staff are valued

We also believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, so when you go home, you can truly switch off.

Come and Visit Us

Visits to the nursery are warmly welcomed, and we would love the opportunity to show you our setting and introduce you to our team.

Apply Today

If you are a passionate Early Years Practitioner who wants to work in a supportive, purpose-driven nursery where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join us as we continue to develop our nursery and create inspiring learning experiences for children every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £14.11 per hour

Work Location: In person