Early Years Educator

Country Court Care; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Lara Nursery Group in Thirsk is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our Lara Nursery team. You will create a nurturing, stimulating environment and deliver an age-appropriate curriculum for young children.

The role includes 38 hours over four days with opportunities for professional development and training. Staff benefits include on-site parking and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• Level 2+ Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Suitable certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid) per local regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience with young children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities to support development.
• Create a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and adaptation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support holistic development.
• Communicate with parents about progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of development and learning.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Observation & assessment

Education

Level 2+ Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Early Years Educator

Reference: NOV20263828

Expiry date: 17:30, Wed, 18th Nov 2026

Location: Lara Nursery, Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Excellent Benefits including great pay with annual pay reviews, excellent training with nationally recognised qualifications, range of leisure & retail discounts, free uniform, onsite parking, Competitive annual leave, Pension Scheme and much more!

Are you ready to dream big and join our exciting new Nursery, leading the way by reshaping Early Years provision?

It began as a dream, to develop a childcare setting of the highest quality. To offer children the freedom of opportunities in nature. Where children are enthused to be offered highly nutritious food where they have contributed to the growing and preparation. To develop a generation of independent thinkers, big dreamers, and lifelong learners. We wanted to change the way Early Years education was delivered. With career-driven individuals who light up a room with enthusiasm. Where children and practitioners become our family and are prepared for the ever-changing world ahead of them.

What will you be doing day to day?

The Early Years Educator provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to promote their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. They create and implement an age-appropriate curriculum, observe and assess children's progress, communicate with parents or guardians, and ensure a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

Nursery: Lara Nursery, Thirsk

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Job Type: Part time/Full Time/Permanent

Hours of work: 38 hours over four days

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate activities to foster learning and creativity.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and organised learning environment.
• Observe and assess children's behaviour, progress, and development to identify individual needs and plan interventions.
• Collaborate with other educators and professionals to support children's holistic development.
• Communicate effectively with parents or guardians about their child's progress and well-being.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to children's development and learning.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or above in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Relevant certifications or licenses as per local regulations (e.g., CPR, first aid).
• Knowledge of child development theories and early childhood education practices.
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Ability to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Creativity and adaptability in designing age-appropriate activities.
• Observation and assessment skills to track children's progress.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Additional leave
• Childcare options
• Company events
• An open-door management policy across all our settings - You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive and nurturing management structure, who take pride in our team and our people
• Continued Personal Professional development training and support

“Lara Nursery Group are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”