Early Years Educator

Ethos Education; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Free lunches

Employee assistance programme

After work social events

Excellent holiday scheme

Rewarding work

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Ethos Education Ltd in Surbiton, SW London, is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to join a warm nursery that blends EYFS and Montessori approaches. The role offers permanent stability, supportive management, and opportunities for training and progression.

You will nurture children aged under five, observe progress, communicate with colleagues and parents, and contribute to a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 EY/Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with children under 5 in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting key children and observing their progress and development.
• Communicating with other team members and parents/guardians.
• Carrying out risk assessments throughout the day.
• Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.
• Assisting children with development of early reading and early maths skills.
• Supporting children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in running activities and organising the room.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Skills

Observation and progress tracking

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Risk assessment

Engagement activities

Education

Level 2/3 EY/Childcare

Job description

Are you a dedicated Early Years Educator looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Early Years Educator to join this wonderful nursery located in Surbiton, SW London.

This lovely nursery merges EYFS and Montessori approaches and provides a warm and family-like environment, where the children are nurtured for the future and prepared for their next steps in education, forming a lifelong love for learning. As an Early Years Educator, you will be supported by the caring management team with further training and qualifications, as well as there being space and support for progression based on your career aspirations. This is a permanent role, offering stability, with a salary ranging from £25k-£30k, and regular pay rises.

Benefits:

• Support for your wellbeing
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Free lunches
• Employee assistance programme
• After work social events
• Excellent holiday scheme
• Rewarding work
• Supportive working environment

As an Early Years Educator, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting key children and observing their progress and development
• Communicating with other team members and parents/guardians
• Carrying out risk assessments throughout the day
• Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Assisting children with development of early reading and early maths skills
• Supporting children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
• Working collaboratively with your colleagues in the running of activities and organisation of the room
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

If you are enthusiastic about shaping the early years of a child's life and contributing to a nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

For this Early Years Educator role, a Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent/higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential, and prior experience working with children under 5 within a nursery or childcare setting is needed. A passion for working with young children and a good understanding of the EYFS framework is needed for the suitable Early Years Educator, and good communication and interpersonal skills is very important.

Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.