Company Overview
First Class Day Nursery Ltd has been dedicated to providing high-quality childcare since 1989. Approved by Ofsted and Essex County Council, our nursery caters to children from birth to five years old, fostering a nurturing environment where each child's individual potential is celebrated and supported.
Early Years Educator – Baby Room
Working Hours: Full-time 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:00am and 7:00pm
Salary: £28730.00–£30,188.60 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Location: In person
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our dedicated Baby Room team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years professional with at least 2 years’ experience working with babies and young children, who is passionate about providing high-quality care, learning and development in a nurturing and child-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide warm, responsive and nurturing care for babies, supporting their individual routines and needs.
- Act as a Key Person, building strong and positive relationships with children and their families.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
- Support babies’ development through play, exploration, sensory experiences and child-led learning.
- Observe, assess and record children’s learning and development.
- Maintain accurate daily records, including meals, sleep, nappies and bottle feeds.
- Work closely with parents and carers to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain a safe, clean, stimulating and inclusive environment.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities.
- Support children through settling-in and transition periods.
About You
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent – essential.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an early years setting.
- Experience working with babies is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
- Warm, caring and patient approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, organised and committed to high standards of care.
- Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
What We Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and welcoming team
- Regular supervision and wellbeing support
- Staff bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Childcare discount
- Additional annual leave
- Staff social events
- Free on-site parking
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references prior to employment.
If you are a Level 3 Early Years Educator with at least two years’ experience, passionate about working with babies and committed to providing exceptional care and learning opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
