Early Years Educator

SANZA Teaching Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with an outstanding primary school in Southwark, South East London, to recruit an Early Years Educator for a January 2027 start. You will support children through play-based learning and help deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, child development, and collaboration with teachers and parents to foster confidence and independence in young learners. Competitive daily rate dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Years with Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS.
• Experience in an Early Years or Nursery setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play-based activities.
• Help deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Support communication, language, physical and social development.
• Observe progress and contribute to learning records.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Ensure safeguarding and safety procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff.

Skills

Observation

Assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 EYFS

Level 3 EYFS

Job description

Early Years Educator | Outstanding Southwark Primary School

January 2027 Start | Competitive Daily Rate

Location: Southwark, South East London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: January 2027

Agency: SANZA Teaching Agency

The Opportunity

SANZA Teaching Agency is working in partnership with an outstanding primary school in Southwark to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Educator to join their team from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive school environment, supporting children during the important early stages of their development.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment, helping children develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children's learning and development through engaging, play-based activities.
• Helping to deliver an exciting and stimulating Early Years curriculum.
• Supporting children's communication, language, physical and social development.
• Observing children's progress and contributing to assessments and learning records.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other early years practitioners.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Has previous experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting.
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Is passionate about supporting children's early development.
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Has a warm, patient and proactive approach.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child development.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work in an outstanding Southwark primary school.
• A welcoming and supportive team.
• A rewarding role supporting children's early development.
• A January 2027 start.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated SANZA Teaching Agency consultant.