Early Years Educator (Level 3) – Breakfast & After-School Clubs, Wokingham

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator to work across breakfast and after-school clubs in Wokingham, delivering planned activities and supporting children in EYFS settings.

You will run sessions, ensure safeguarding and maintain records while coordinating with schools, families and staff. This is a permanent, full-time role with weekend-free hours in a school-based environment.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Previous experience with children in a nursery, school, club or childcare setting.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Confident, friendly communication with children, families and school staff.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Leading breakfast club and after-school club sessions at partner primary schools.
• Putting together a varied activity plan: sport, team games, arts and crafts, outdoor play and creative challenges.
• Following the EYFS with preschool and Reception-age children and supporting the wellbeing and behaviour of every child.
• Keeping records, registers, ratios and risk assessments in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Talking with parents at drop-off and collection and working alongside school staff.
• Running holiday camps during school breaks (all year round contracts).
• Planning and preparing sessions in the daytime hours between clubs.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork with families

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator (Level 3) – Breakfast & After-School Clubs, Wokingham

Early Years Educator (Level 3) – Breakfast & After-School Clubs, Wokingham (RG40)

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (RG40)

Pay: £26,000 – £28,000 per year

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

A Level 3 Early Years Educator is needed in Wokingham to work across breakfast and after-school clubs based in local primary schools, some of which have a nursery. Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an Ofsted-registered childcare provider that runs wraparound care and holiday camps across Wokingham and Reading, for children from preschool age up to Year 6. Your week is Monday to Friday with no weekends: morning club, a daytime block for planning and admin, then after-school club. Choose between a term-time only contract (salary pro-rated) or an all year round contract that includes holiday camps.

About the Provider

An established, expanding childcare company that runs its clubs on primary school sites (some of which have a nursery) in partnership with the schools, so children are cared for before and after school in a building they already know.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading breakfast club and after-school club sessions at partner primary schools
• Putting together a varied activity plan: sport, team games, arts and crafts, outdoor play and creative challenges
• Following the EYFS with preschool and Reception-age children and supporting the wellbeing and behaviour of every child
• Keeping records, registers, ratios and risk assessments in line with Ofsted requirements
• Talking with parents at drop-off and collection and working alongside school staff
• Running holiday camps during school breaks (all year round contracts)
• Planning and preparing sessions in the daytime hours between clubs

What You'll Need

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience with children in a nursery, school, club or childcare setting
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Confident, friendly communication with children, families and school staff
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred, not essential)

This suits an upbeat, caring practitioner who likes leading active, hands‑on play and is comfortable moving between school sites.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market‑leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long‑term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp‑to‑perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.