Early Years Educator

Commercial Services; Chart Sutton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (increasing with/

Job summary

The Education People (TEP), part of Commercial Services Group, is seeking an Early Years Educator to inspire and support children at the start of their learning journey in Maidstone. You will deliver high-quality early years education within a trusted, values-driven organisation.

The role is permanent and part-time (18.5 hours per week), with core hours 08:00–18:00 on Wednesday and Thursday. A Level 2/3 EYFS qualification and safeguarding commitment are preferred, with enhanced DBS provided.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification with proven experience in a childcare or early education setting.
• Paediatric first aid is desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Managing key person responsibilities to ensure children feel secure and supported.
• Supporting daily play and learning experiences that promote development across all EYFS areas.
• Working closely with families to strengthen involvement in children’s learning.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues and multi-agency partners.
• Preparing observations, assessments and learning records to support planning.
• Supporting children’s health, well-being and safe risk-taking.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the nursery.
• Engaging in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 EYFS qualification

Job description

Location: Smarties Nursery, Maidstone

Salary/package: £25,949 pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per week

This role covers the core hours of 08:00am to 18:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday.

Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.

The Education People (TEP) have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Educator to inspire and support children at the start of their learning journey. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality early years education within a trusted, values-driven organisation.

Who we are

The Education People (TEP), part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) excels in delivering essential services that significantly impact the lives of children. With a team of specialists in various educational fields, they take pride in offering expert-driven services including early years and childcare, equality and inclusion, school improvement and professional development, ensuring comprehensive support for educational institutions.

Why this role matters

The Early Years Educator will play a vital role in fostering warm, trusting and supportive relationships with children and their families. The role ensures that each child’s individual needs, background and culture are valued and understood. By providing inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences, the educator supports every child’s growth and promotes effective teaching and learning.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing key person responsibilities to ensure children feel secure and supported.
• Supporting daily play and learning experiences that promote development across all EYFS areas.
• Working closely with families to strengthen involvement in children’s learning.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues and multi-agency partners.
• Preparing observations, assessments and learning records to support planning.
• Supporting children’s health, well-being and safe risk-taking.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the nursery.
• Engaging in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification with proven experience in a childcare or early education setting.
• Paediatric first aid is desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 curriculum.
• The ability to build warm, respectful and inclusive relationships with children and families.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £25,959 pro rata.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Birthday Day Off.
• One Concessionary Day off during the Christmas Period.
• Life assurance cover (4x salary).
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored development support with real opportunities to progress.
• Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £700 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 35+ businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any