Early Years Educator (Immediate Start)

Ripple Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and holiday pay

Flexible and long-term opportunities

Training and professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Ripple Education, a local education recruitment agency in the North East, is seeking caring Early Years Educators for Blyth and surrounding areas with an immediate start. Weekly pay and long-term opportunities provide flexible placement matched to your skills and availability.

Ideal candidates hold an Early Years qualification meeting the approved ratios, with EYFS experience and a strong safeguarding understanding. Join a supportive team committed to children's learning and welfare.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Educator with current safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience in EYFS and nursery settings.
• Ability to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Proven ability to build warm, positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Flexible and proactive across different settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, learning and support for young children.
• Support physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning and play activities.
• Observe and support children's development.
• Work collaboratively with nursery and EY teams.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Nursery experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Child development

Positive relationships

Flexible approach

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator – Blyth

Early Years Setting in a Mainstream School | Immediate Start

Are you a qualified Early Years Educator looking for work in Blyth and the surrounding area?

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with nurseries, schools and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic Early Years Educators who are passionate about giving children the best possible start.

Why work with Ripple?

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Access to training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced education professionals
• Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it's really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have:

• An Early Years qualification that meets the approved 'full and relevant' criteria for inclusion within staff-to-child ratios
• Experience working with children in an Early Years or nursery setting
• A genuine passion for helping young children learn, develop and thrive
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to build warm, positive relationships with children and colleagues
• A flexible and proactive approach to working in different settings

The role

Depending on the placement, you may:

• Provide high-quality care, learning and support for young children
• Support children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning and play activities
• Observe and support children's individual development
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive Early Years environment
• Support children with personal and intimate care where required
• Work collaboratively with nursery and Early Years teams
• Follow the setting and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education's rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification checks, including verification of relevant Early Years qualifications
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join our team and become part of a community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children across the North East.