Nursery Practitioner L3

Department: Little Elms Shirley

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited

Compensation: £28,080 - £32,000 / year

Description Up to £2000 Welcome Bonus 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.

• Essential Requirements

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
  • Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
  • Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Enhanced DBS check.
  • Personal Attributes

• 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 Key Responsibilities 1. Quality of Care & Safeguarding

• 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.

2. Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.

• Implement Little Elms’ Four Pillars:

  • Little Athletes – physical development and outdoor learning
  • Little Artists – creativity and expressive arts
  • Little Innovators – STEM and curiosity-led learning
  • 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 Desirable

• Experience working in a busy nursery setting.

  Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.

  Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.

Benefits What We Offer

• 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