Early Years Educator (Level 2/3) – Mornings, 8am–2pm

Nest Nurseries; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Internal progression

Private health insurance

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Holiday leave 28 days

INSET days

Company pension

Team socials & wellbeing

Job summary

Nest Embassy Gardens is recruiting a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team in Nine Elms, London. The role is morning hours, 8am to 2pm, five days a week, with consistent hours and afternoons free.

You will be a key person for a small group of children, support daily care routines, plan activities, and observe progress in line with EYFS. We offer funded training, progression, private health insurance after a year, and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification.
• Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery.
• Patience and attention to each child's individual routines and needs.
• Reliability across the Monday to Friday morning pattern.
• A passion for high-quality childcare, and for being part of a team that strives to do better.

Responsibilities

• Be a key person to a small group of children and their families.
• Support daily care routines, including mealtimes, sleep and personal care, in partnership with parents
• Plan activities and record observations in line with the EYFS
• Keep the room warm, calm and stimulating

Skills

Experience with young children

Patience and attention to routines

Reliability (Mon-Fri mornings)

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nest Embassy Gardens is our newest nursery, at 14 New Union Square, Nine Elms, SW11, for children from 6 months to 5 years. We're looking for a caring Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator to join the team on weekday mornings, 8am to 2pm: consistent hours that leave your afternoons free.

What you'll do

• Be a key person to a small group of children and their families
• Support daily care routines, including mealtimes, sleep and personal care, in partnership with parents
• Plan activities and record observations in line with the EYFS
• Keep the room warm, calm and stimulating

What we're looking for

• A Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification
• Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery
• Patience and attention to each child's individual routines and needs
• Reliability across the Monday to Friday morning pattern
• A passion for high-quality childcare, and for being part of a team that strives to do better

What we offer

• Fully funded training and CPD, including support to progress from Level 2 to Level 3
• Fast progression, with internal promotion first
• Private health insurance (after one year)
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
• Holiday pro rata to 28 days, plus 3 paid INSET days a year
• Company pension
• Regular team socials and wellbeing events