Nursery Practitioner L3

Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Free daily lunch

Childcare discount

Training support

Promotion opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

Little Elms Shirley is hiring a Level 3 Early Years Educator to provide high-quality care and early education for children aged 0–5, in line with the EYFS framework. You will ensure children are safe, stimulated, and thriving in a warm, professional environment.

The role includes safeguarding, accurate records, supporting SEND, and implementing Little Elms’ Four Pillars curriculum. Benefits include up to £2,000 welcome bonus, free daily lunches, childcare discounts, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Quality of Care & Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times; follow safeguarding policies; maintain accurate records; promote positive behaviour; adhere to hygiene and health standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Department: Little Elms Shirley

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited

Compensation: £28,080 - £32,000 / year

Essential Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Personal Attributes

• Calm, nurturing, and professional.
• Organised and proactive.
• Reflective and open to development.
• Committed to high standards.
• Passionate about early years education.

Description

Up to £2000 Welcome Bonus

Job Description

To provide high-quality care and early education for children aged 0–5 years in line with the EYFS framework and Little Elms’ Four Pillars curriculum. The Level 3 Educator will ensure children are safe, stimulated, and supported to thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally within a warm, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality of Care & Safeguarding

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance.
• Maintain accurate accident, incident, and welfare records.
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent and respectful strategies.
• Adhere to hygiene, health and safety, and mealtime standards.

2. Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
• Implement Little Elms’ Four Pillars:
  • Little Athletes – physical development and outdoor learning
  • Little Artists – creativity and expressive arts
  • Little Innovators – STEM and curiosity-led learning
  • Little Well-Beings – emotional literacy and wellbeing
• Observe, assess and track children’s development.
• Contribute to planning meetings and reflective practice.
• Support children with SEND, following IEPs and external professional guidance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Desirable

• Experience working in a busy nursery setting.
• Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Up to £2000 Welcome bonus!!!
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Up to 100% Childcare discount
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free Uniform
• New starter goody bag