Early Years Educator

Mapledene and Queensbridge Children Centre; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapledene and Queensbridge Children Centre in London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, prepare and deliver engaging activities for diverse children, including babies from 6 months. Excellent literacy and written reporting are essential.

You will work under the Room Leader and Centre management, contribute to observations and records, and lead activities during interviews. The role starts September/October 2026 on a permanent basis with probation reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering activities for diverse children.
• Ability to observe, assess and write reports on child progress.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver activities for children, including babies from 6 months.
• Monitor and record development and write observations to inform care and learning.
• Work with Room Leader and Centre management to support children's learning and development.

Skills

Activity planning

Observation writing

Literacy

Teamwork

Baby development

Job description

Company: Mapledene and Queensbridge Children Centre

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 sept/Oct 2026 for a permanent position subject to a three /five-month probation review.

The Early Years Practitioner will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the Room Leader, Centre manager, two deputy senior managers and Exec Head.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child’s needs. They must have proven experience and be willing to come in and lead an activity as part of the interview process.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have a good standard of written English. We are able to offer a friendly, supportive staff with great professional development and career opportunities.

Please note there is no car parking facilities for staff.