Early Years Educator (EYFS Specialist)

Happy Days Nurseries; Crownhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days Annual Leave plus bank hols

Additional four gifted days off during

Personal day for special occasions

Funded DBS Update Service

Digital GP 24/7

On demand counselling

SPARK APP health & wellbeing

Long service recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s development across our Derriford nurseries. You will deliver high-quality learning experiences, follow EYFS frameworks, and maintain a safe, caring environment for children.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2 in Early Years, bring strong communication, be able to work collaboratively, and are committed to inclusive, reflective practice. This role may involve working across multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 as an Early Years Practitioner.
• Experience with child development and learning.
• Confident, professional, and collaborative communication skills.
• Inclusive and respectful approach to learning.
• Reflective and committed to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

Skills

Child development

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s development across our Derriford nurseries. You will deliver high-quality learning experiences, follow EYFS frameworks, and maintain a safe, caring environment for children.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2 in Early Years, bring strong communication, be able to work collaboratively, and are committed to inclusive, reflective practice. This role may involve working across multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius.