Early Years Educator

Axcis Education Recruitment; Teddington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site parking

Public transport access

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment in Teddington, Greater London, is seeking an Early Years Educator for a full-time role 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. You will plan, implement and evaluate activities within EYFS, promoting wellbeing and inclusive practice.

You must have Level 3 EYTS or equivalent, at least 12 months nursery experience, strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent teamwork. The position offers paid-to-scale salary, development opportunities, and on-site parking with easy access to transport.

Qualifications

• Level 3 EYTS or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 months experience in nursery or reception.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities that support the EYFS framework.
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment, promoting wellbeing, positive behaviour and effective communication.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress, sharing insights with families and senior staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Contribute to staff meetings, CPD sessions and the continuous improvement of the setting.

Education

Level 3 Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator – Full-Time (8:00?am – 3:30?pm) Location: Teddington, Greater London Salary: Paid to scale

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate activities that support the Early Learning Goals and the EYFS framework.
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment, promoting wellbeing, positive behaviour and effective communication.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress, sharing insights with families and senior staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Contribute to staff meetings, CPD sessions and the continuous improvement of the setting.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a nursery or reception setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to the national early years pay scale.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• On-site parking and easy access to public transport.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.