# Nursery Practitioner L3 at Littleelmsdaycare

> Location unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Alittleelmsdaycare%3A465467 (read 2026-11-12).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Littleelmsdaycare](https://alderhq.app/companies/littleelmsdaycare)
- Location text: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited, Croydon
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Limited, Croydon")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://littleelmsdaycare.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/e95710ae-7b5a-490d-a78d-942b55fb1943

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: £28k–£32k per year (from the listing's pay field)

## Description (the employer's text)

### Up to £2000 Welcome Bonus

Job Description

To provide high-quality care and early education for children aged 0–5 years in line with the EYFS framework and Little Elms’ Four Pillars curriculum.

The Level 3 Educator will ensure children are safe, stimulated, and supported to thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally within a warm, professional environment.

### Essential Requirements

- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check.
### Personal Attributes

- We are looking for someone who is:
Calm, nurturing, and professional.

Organised and proactive.

Reflective and open to development.

Committed to high standards.

Passionate about early years education.

### Responsibilities

### Key Responsibilities

### 1. Quality of Care & Safeguarding

- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance.
- Maintain accurate accident, incident, and welfare records.
- Promote positive behaviour using consistent and respectful strategies.
- Adhere to hygiene, health and safety, and mealtime standards.
### 2. Teaching & Learning

- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
- Implement Little Elms’ Four Pillars:
- Little Athletes – physical development and outdoor learning
- Little Artists – creativity and expressive arts
- Little Innovators – STEM and curiosity-led learning
- Little Well-Beings – emotional literacy and wellbeing
- Observe, assess and track children’s development.
- Contribute to planning meetings and reflective practice.
- Support children with SEND, following IEPs and external professional guidance.
### Skills

### Desirable

- Experience working in a busy nursery setting.
Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.

Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.

### Benefits

### What We Offer

- Up to £2000 Welcome bonus!!!
- Excellent rates of pay.
- Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
- Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
- Up to 100% Childcare discount
- Support to gain higher qualifications
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Free Uniform
- New starter goody bag

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