Level 3 Early Years Educator
Baker Street Nursery and Preschool
58 Station Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4PW
Full Time | 38–40 hours per week
Monday to Friday between 7:30am – 6:00pm
Are you a passionate, experienced Level 3 qualified Early Years professional ready to be part of a nursery on its journey to excellence?
At Baker Street Nursery and Preschool, we are building something special. We are a busy, thriving nursery that continually reflects, adapts and evolves to ensure we meet the individual needs of our children — both as unique little people and as a cohort.
We are now looking for experienced practitioners who share our ambition, professionalism and drive to be exceptional.
Exciting Opportunities Available
Baby Room Position (Baby Experience Essential)
Our baby room is a nurturing, responsive and development-focused environment where secure attachments, communication and sensory exploration are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience working with babies
- Understands attachment theory and responsive caregiving
- Is confident with feeding routines, sleep routines and parent communication
- Can observe and plan for rapid developmental changes in the first year of life
- Thrives in a calm but busy environment
This is a wonderful opportunity to shape early experiences at the most formative stage of development.
Wider Nursery Position
Across our wider nursery rooms, you’ll be part of a team that:
- Plans engaging, child-led learning opportunities
- Tracks and supports individual progress
- Reflects on practice and adapts provision
- Works collaboratively to create inspiring learning environments
We are looking for practitioners who are confident key persons, strong communicators and proactive team members who genuinely want to make a difference.
Your Role Will Include:
- Acting as a Key Person and building strong partnerships with families
- Planning and delivering high-quality early years provision in line with the EYFS
- Observing, assessing and tracking children’s development
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour positively
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child protection
- Contributing to room planning meetings and reflective practice
- Supporting transitions within the nursery and to school
- Ensuring accurate record keeping
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain ratio and high standards
- Supporting mealtimes and promoting independence
- Maintaining a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
- Contributing to staff meetings, training and nursery events
- Upholding health & safety and hygiene standards
Why Join Baker Street Nursery and Preschool?
We believe that investing in our staff is key to delivering outstanding care and education. We don’t stand still — and neither should you.
What We Offer:
- Incentive scheme to earn additional holiday days
- Performance bonuses of up to 8% of wages
- Early closure on Christmas Eve
- Closed between Christmas and New Year
- Supportive rota system — request early finishes or later starts when needed
- Team building events
- Ongoing continued professional development and training
- A management team that listens, reflects and supports
- The opportunity to be part of a nursery striving for excellence
We are building a culture of ambition, warmth and professionalism — and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.
What We’re Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
- Proven experience in an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A reflective practitioner who strives to improve
- A genuine passion for early childhood education
Safeguarding Statement
Baker Street Nursery and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and relevant safeguarding checks in line with statutory requirements. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to:
[email protected]
If you’re an experienced Level 3 practitioner ready to join us on our journey to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your early years career with Baker Street Nursery and Preschool.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,420.00-£37,806.03 per year
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person
