Early Years Educators

Ripple Education; Blyth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Flexible placements

Job summary

Ripple Education is recruiting for Early Years Educators to work in Blyth and surrounding areas. This local agency partners with nurseries, schools and specialist settings across the North East, focusing on placing caring, enthusiastic educators with children at the heart of every decision.

We offer weekly pay, holiday pay, flexible and long-term opportunities, access to training and a supportive team. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and comply with safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in Early Years or nursery settings.
• Full work history and professional references.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 safeguarding procedures at all times.

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

An Early Years qualification that meets the approved 'full and relevant' criteria for inclusion within staff-to-child ratios.

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

We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.