EYFS Nursery Educator: Inclusive Learning & Safeguarding

Connect2Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hackney is seeking a Nursery Education Officer to work with staff and leadership in delivering EYFS-aligned activities and a nurturing early learning environment. The role focuses on play-based delivery, assessment, and reporting to support each child’s development.

You will collaborate with SENCOs to implement EHCPs/IEPs, support children with SEN and EAL, and engage families through home visits and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum QCA-recognised Early Years / Childcare Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with young children at the Foundation Stage.
• Sound knowledge of child development, EYFS, safeguarding, and childcare legislation.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement play-based activity programmes aligned with the EYFS curriculum.
• Support inclusion by coordinating EHCPs/IEPs with SENCO and providing targeted learning support for SEN/EAL learners.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers; conduct home visits and assist with settling-in for new families.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures, monitor child welfare, and contribute to observational reporting for case conferences.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Connect2Hackney is seeking a Nursery Education Officer to work with staff and leadership in delivering EYFS-aligned activities and a nurturing early learning environment. The role focuses on play-based delivery, assessment, and reporting to support each child’s development.

You will collaborate with SENCOs to implement EHCPs/IEPs, support children with SEN and EAL, and engage families through home visits and inclusive practice.