Early Years Educator

Hackney Education; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Learning Trust is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, prepare and deliver activities for diverse children, including babies from six months. Excellent literacy and communication are essential, with the ability to work confidently as part of a team.

You will monitor, assess and record progress, produce written reports, and take responsibility for key learning and development. Permanent roles start November/December 2026, with a three- to five-month probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting is desirable.
• Strong literacy and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to relate to babies from six months and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver activities for diverse children.
• Monitor, assess and record progress; produce written reports.
• Take responsibility for key learning and development and work with colleagues.

Skills

Literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Plan activities

Job description

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will need to be able to rigorously plan, prepare and deliver activities for the diverse needs of the children. You need to have the ability to monitor, assess, record and produce written reports is an expectation as a member of staff- taking responsibility for key children’s learning and development. Excellent literacy skills and communication is required and the ability to relate well with others on a team and relate well to babies from 6 months up.

The posts are to start by November/December 2026 for a permanent positionsubject to a three /five-month probation review.