Early Years Educator (Unqualified)
Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
| Company | Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd |
| Category | Education |
| Location | Beckenham |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Early Years Educator (Unqualified)
Beckenham, Kings Hall
Salary: Up to £27,262 per year
Bonus: Potential to earn a further £1,000 in bonus
4-day or 5-day working week available
Start a rewarding career helping young children learn, grow and explore the world.
At Fennies, we believe great childcare starts with great people. You don’t need previous nursery experience to join us – just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll support our experienced team in creating safe, nurturing and fun environments where children can thrive every day.
Why join Fennies?
We support our team members with great benefits, career opportunities and a positive working environment.
Competitive salary and bonus
Up to £27,262 annual salary
Performance-related bonuses up to £1,000
£500 referral bonus
Childcare discount
Work-life balance
Choice of a 4-day or 5-day working week
20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
Wellbeing benefits
BUPA Wellbeing Support
Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
Career development
Full training
Opportunities to gain early years qualifications while working
Personalised development plans, mentoring and support
About the Role
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll create a happy and safe environment for the children in your care.
You will:
Support children during play, learning activities and daily routines
Help create experiences that encourage curiosity and development
Work closely with your team to keep the nursery safe, organised and welcoming
Build warm relationships with children and their families
Support children’s confidence, independence and wellbeing
Every day is different – you might be helping with creative activities, outdoor play, or supporting learning moments that develop new skills for the children in your care.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Friendly, patient and caring
Interested in working with children
A positive team player who enjoys working with others
Reliable and motivated to learn new skills
Many of our Early Years educators who join us on the Unqualified pathway go on to train and achieve their Level 2/3 Qualification and progress to roles within Fennies, so this is a great first step in your childcare career.
This role could be a great fit if you:
Enjoy spending time with children and helping them learn and grow
Are you looking to start a meaningful career
Have experience in care roles and enjoy working with people
Have worked as a teaching assistant, nanny or babysitter
Looking for a career change into childcare/education
Want