Early Years Educator

Smarty Pants Abbey Lane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned nursery in Stratford is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator with experience working with young children. The role involves delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and ensuring child safeguarding. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English and understand children's development needs. This position offers opportunities for training and staff social events.

Benefits

Access to training

Four inset closure days per year

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Be qualified to Level 3 Early Years Educator or above.
• Experience working with children from birth to five years.
• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in accordance with nursery policies.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Experience working with children

Knowledge of child protection

Understanding of children's development

Ability to work as part of a team

Awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

Smarty Pants Abbey Lane Nursery opened 15 years ago and is based in Abbey Lane Children's Centre, Stratford in Newham. We are a family owned and run nursery with a baby room and two rooms for children from two to five years old. We have a large garden, enabling the children to have direct access to the outdoor space on a daily basis. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff team have the opportunity to access training, with four inset closure days per year and the opportunity to attend staff social events outside of work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Be qualified to Level 3 Early Years Educator or above.
• Experience working with children from birth to five years.
• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery policies and guidelines.
• Have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding children.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and an ability to write reports as directed by the manager, senior practitioner or room leader.
• Have an understanding of children’s development and their needs.
• Have awareness of Equal Opportunities issues.
• Have awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety in the workplace.
• Have an awareness of special needs and requirements.
• Understand the need for confidentiality.
• The right to work in the UK.
• To be able to work as part of a team.
• Have a DBS and be on the Update Service.