Early Years Educator

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Salary:

Level 2- £28,063 for full time

Level 3- £28,730 for full time

Hours: both full and part time positions available

Location: Southampton

·Portswood SO17 2FZ

·West End SO30 3HN

About the nursery

Established in 2000, Paint Pots has grown to include six nurseries and seven pre-schools across Southampton and Hampshire. Renowned for its inclusive, loving, and homely atmosphere, we provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children thrive. In 2024, we proudly achieved charity status, reinforcing our commitment to our core values—love, laughter, and learning.

Our passionate team is dedicated to delivering high-quality early years education and care. We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Early Years Educator to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide high-quality care and education for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

* Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging activities that support children's learning, development and well-being.

* Build strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

* Observe, assess and record children's progress, ensuring individual needs are met.

* Maintain a safe, clean and inclusive learning environment at all times.

* Work collaboratively with the team to promote a positive and supportive atmosphere.

* Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in your care.

* Follow policies, procedures and statutory requirements to ensure the highest standards of practice.

Benefits:

* 100% childcare discount for the first child, and 50% discount for subsequent children

* Long service rewarded

* Qualified Staff Referral bonus (on successful completion of probation) of £500

·Employee assistance programme including counselling, financial and wellbeing support

·Wellbeing champion based at each nursery

·Supportive and friendly team environment

·Additional day off for your birthday

·Opportunities for professional development and training

·Christmas period off, closed for bank holidays

·Company pension

* Half-termly staff treat

·Additional wellbeing day pro-rated per year

Requirements:

* A full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

* Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

* A genuine passion for supporting young children to learn, grow and flourish