Early Years Educator
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Nuffield Health to recruit a passionate Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse Level 3) to join their Nuffy Bear Day Nursery team in Colchester, UK. As the UK's largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health is dedicated to delivering high-quality early childhood care, education, and wellbeing support across Colchester, UK.
In this full-time early years role based in Colchester, UK, you will work 40 hours per week delivering full-day, sessional, and pre-school care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Following Ofsted requirements and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, you will plan age-appropriate developmental activities, promote health and wellbeing, and communicate effectively with parents and external professionals in Colchester, UK.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum in Colchester, UK.
Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate developmental activities that foster learning, health, and wellbeing in Colchester, UK.
Maintain effective communication with parents, carers, and external healthcare or educational professionals in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
Mandatory NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Studies or NNEB (or equivalent qualification) with prior nursery experience in Colchester, UK.
Enhanced DBS check and preferably valid Paediatric First Aid certification in Colchester, UK.
Strong passion for early education, child development, and collaborative team working in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
Competitive pay rate equivalent up to £12.84 per hour depending on experience for 40 hours per week in Colchester, UK.
Complimentary full membership across Nuffield Health fitness and wellbeing clubs and discounts on Nuffy Bear Day Nursery services in Colchester, UK.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), comprehensive training and career progression, lifestyle rewards, and company pension options in Colchester, UK.