Early Years Educator

Tinies Childcare; New Milton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible shift patterns

Friendly team

Free online training

Job summary

Tinies Childcare in New Milton is seeking a Nursery Practitioner who thrives on messy play, outdoor exploration, and creative activities to spark children’s imaginations. You’ll work across early years settings, supporting learning and development with a hands-on, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, strong communication, and a flexible approach to shifts, with opportunities for online training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Passionate about early years and enthusiastic about creative, outdoor, and sensory play.
• Hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
• Good communicator, reliable team player, and safeguarding aware.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development across ages 0–5 in various settings.
• Engage children in messy play and outdoor activities with the nursery team.
• Observe, document progress, and promote safeguarding and welfare.

Skills

Early years enthusiasm

Creative outdoor play

Sensory play

Great communicator

Education

Level 2 / 3 childcare or equivalent

Job description

Do you believe the best learning happens when hands get busy, clothes get colourful, and curiosity leads the way? We're looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who loves nothing more than getting stuck in alongside children - sparking imaginations through messy play, joyful mark-making, and exploring the wonders of the great outdoors. At Tinies, we know that mud, paint, chalk, and garden adventures aren't just fun - they're how children learn to communicate, create, and connect with the world around them. If your ideal day includes paint-splattered smiles, discovering mini-beasts in the flowerbeds, and watching a child's confidence grow as they make their very first marks, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be working within a variety of early years settings in the New Milton and surrounding areas. You have the flexibility to control your own working diary and set when you want to work. You will be working with a variety of ages supporting learning and development and using your love of messy play and exploration through fun and engaging activities alongside the permanent nursery staff team.

Who You Are

• Passionate about early years and truly enthusiastic about creative, outdoor, and sensory play
• Experienced or qualified in childcare / early years (Level 2 / 3 or equivalent - please specify)
• Confident working with children aged [Insert age range, e.g., 0-5 years]
• Happy to get hands-on - no fear of a bit of mud or paint!
• Observant, patient, and great at celebrating every child's achievements.
• Good communicator, a reliable team player, and committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK, How many years of professional childcare experience do you have?(Required)

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
• Friendly, supportive team
• Opportunities for free online training and professional development