Level 3 Early Years Educator Crosby L23

Caterpillar; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run nursery group in Sefton is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Educator to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, support learning and development, and take responsibility for key children's progression. A commitment to wellbeing and excellence is essential. The position offers a salary starting at £12.40 per hour, with various benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Emphasis on wellbeing with access to BUPA helpline

Free DBS

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Staff childcare discount

Dress down Friday

Salary review annually

In-house training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• At least 6 months experience working as an Early Years Educator or equivalent.
• Ability to monitor, assess, and record children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education and care for children.
• Support children's learning and development.
• Take responsibility for key children's learning development.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passionate about early years education

Ability to capture teachable moments

Innovative and energetic

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Caterpillar

We are looking for an experienced, Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team as part of the Atherton House Nursery Group in Crosby. We have two settings, Streatham House Nursery and Atherton House School, in Crosby, Merseyside, to work with children between 6 months and 5 years old. You will be passionate about the first few years and be a motivated individual working in a highly qualified and exceptional team. Part-time will be considered for the right candidate for a minimum of 3 days a week to aid providing consistency for the children in our care.

We are looking for a level of commitment to wellbeing and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
• Support children's learning and development, capturing teachable moments and extending learning outcomes.
• Take responsibility for key children’s learning development; monitor, assess, and record children’s progress; plan challenging and engaging next steps.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse.

Benefits

• Emphasis on wellbeing, with access to the BUPA helpline
• Free DBS
• Family-run nursery setting with Director support
• Holiday entitlement increases with service up to 5 additional days
• Regular team treats
• Staff childcare discount
• Dress down Friday every week
• Salary from £12.40 per hour (£25,792 per annum), with an annual pay review
• Higher rates of pay to recognise additional qualifications
• Rewards and recognition gifts for performance
• Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities
• Nursery is closed on Christmas Eve

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Do you have the relevant qualifications and at least 6 months experience working at Level 3 or above?
• Are you energetic and innovative, and enjoy working in a creative setting?
• Can you work to high standards and use your initiative as required by the job?
• Are you in tune with a child’s interests and able to capture those teachable moments, inspiring awe and wonder to extend learning and development outcomes?
• Do you have experience taking responsibility for key children's learning development and can monitor, assess, and record outcomes?

Safeguarding is our first priority. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, undertake a DBS, and provide satisfactory work references before starting their contract.