Early Years Educator

Ethos Education; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse nursery in Twickenham is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves working 40 hours a week, supporting children's development through various interactive and engaging methods. The nursery values each member of staff, offering career progression and various benefits, including bonuses. A minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is required, along with a preference for prior nursery experience.

Benefits

Bonuses paid throughout the year

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification required.
• Previous experience in a nursery setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with early reading and math skills development.
• Create a language-rich and supportive environment.
• Lead interactive play and learning sessions.
• Track and assess children's progress.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Supportive communication

Interactive play facilitation

Social skills development

Education

Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and caring individual to join the dedicated team of staff as an Early Years Educator at this diverse and friendly nursery in Twickenham.

This is a permanent full time Early Years Educator position to work 40 hours a week at this SW London nursery that really appreciates and values every member of staff. The supportive management team care about staff wellbeing, and there are various benefits including bonuses paid throughout the year and opportunities for career progression.

Working as an Early Years Educator is very rewarding – you are making a difference to children's lives and early development, and you will see how they grow whilst in your care and preparing them for the next stage of their education. This is a lovely nursery that prioritises children's individual and specific needs, with sensory areas, a private garden for outdoor play and learning, and specific rooms both for age and for subject.

As an Early Years Educator you will:

• Assist children with their early reading and literacy and early maths skills development
• Create an environment that is language rich and supportive
• Have good knowledge of early childhood development and EYFS
• Lead and encourage interactive play and learning sessions, including child‑led learning
• Support personal, social and emotional development
• Track and assess your key children's progress through observations
• Help children build on their social skills, confidence and to form positive relationships from a young age

A minimum of a Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification is essential and previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred for this Early Years Educator position.

Located in Twickenham, there are great transport links to this nursery, including local bus routes and train stations.

Apply now for this Early Years Educator position and make a difference in Twickenham!