Early Years Educator (Full Time/ Part Time)

Tops Day Nurseries; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,024 - 22,823; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned benefits

Opportunities for growth

Supportive workplace environment

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Taunton is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support the educational and social development of children up to five years old. You will provide care, lead age-appropriate activities, and maintain communication with parents about children's progress. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to join a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification required.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to observe and document children's development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for children, helping with daily activities.
• Develop and lead fun, age-appropriate activities for learning.
• Observe and document children's progress and development.
• Ensure children's safety and emotional support.
• Maintain communication with parents about children's development.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Ability to provide care for children

Engaging children in play activities

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Base pay range

Location: Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £14.10 Hour
Contracted Hours: 35-40 hours per week

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

• We’re the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group – join and become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow and a share in our success.
• 38 nursery sites across the South of England offer outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).

About The Role

Our Nursery Practitioners look after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age‑appropriate play activities.

What does the role involve?

• Providing day‑to‑day care, including feeding, changing diapers and helping children with toilet training.
• Developing and leading fun, age‑appropriate activities that promote learning and development, focusing on key areas such as social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills.
• Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern, helping children to develop their motor skills, language and social interactions through play and structured learning.
• Ensuring that children are safe and emotionally supported, creating an atmosphere that encourages children to explore and learn independently.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, documenting milestones, behaviours and developmental needs as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs and any concerns.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Important Safeguarding Information

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

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