Early Years Educator

Strategy Education Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Flexible working hours

Work across multiple settings

Job summary

Strategy Recruitment is seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our team in Essex. You will support day-to-day nursery operations, providing care and education to children aged 0-5 years across multiple private nurseries and preschools.

The role requires prior nursery experience, relevant qualifications, strong communication skills and a collaborative, flexible attitude. DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery setting is essential.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising daily activities to stimulate development.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Support childcare routines: bottles, meals and sleep times.
• Supervise and monitor children to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

Strategy Recruitment is a staffing agency who are committed to providing reliable and experienced temporary, long term and perminant staff across the educational sector. We are currently seeking experienced nursery assistants to join our team and work with various early years settings in Essex.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will be given the opportunity to work in a range of settings, including private nurseries and preschools.You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the nursery and provide care and education to children aged 0-5 years old.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working within a nursery environment and possess relevant qualifications and certificates. You will have a genuine love and passion for working with young children. We are looking for candidates who are reliable, adaptable and able to work well within a team.

Daily activities - this will include assisting in organising daily activities that stimulate children's development.

Policies and procedures: keeping up to date with the company's policies and procedures.

Childcare support: Help with bottle feeding, meal times and sleep routines.

Supervision: Supervise and monitor children to ensure their safety and well-being.

Stimulating environment: Create a safe, caring and stimulating environment that encourages learning through play.

Requirements:

• Prior experience working in a nursery setting
• Relevant qualifications and certifications
• Relevant experience working with children aged 0-5 years old
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations
• DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Strategy Education is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We offer competitive rates, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work in a variety of settings.