Early Years Educator: 2-Year-Old Room (Term-Time)

SANZA Teaching Agency; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a welcoming Children's Centre in Hackney, East London, to recruit an Early Years Educator/Nursery Nurse for the 2-year-old room. You will support toddlers' development, encourage independence and social skills, and work within a well-resourced setting that values safeguarding and child wellbeing.

This full-time, term-time only role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above and prior experience with toddlers.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification or above is essential.
• Previous experience working with toddlers, ideally within a 2-year-old room or nursery setting.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting early childhood development.
• An understanding of the EYFS framework and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding, children's wellbeing and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Development: Encourage toddlers to develop independence, self-help skills, emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
• Play-Based Learning: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote exploration, creativity and curiosity.
• Communication and Language: Support early language development through stories, songs, conversations and interactive play.
• Care and Wellbeing: Build secure, trusting relationships with children, ensuring their safety, happiness and individual needs are prioritised.
• Working with Families: Maintain positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing updates on children's development and progress.
• Observations and Assessments: Complete learning observations, update learning journeys and contribute to tracking developmental milestones, including the age-two progress check.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a stimulating, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a welcoming Children's Centre in Hackney, East London, to recruit an Early Years Educator/Nursery Nurse for the 2-year-old room. You will support toddlers' development, encourage independence and social skills, and work within a well-resourced setting that values safeguarding and child wellbeing.

This full-time, term-time only role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above and prior experience with toddlers.