Lead EYFS Educator – Nursery/Reception, CPD Access

Tradewind Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Consultant support

Local knowledge

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Level 3 Early Years Educator for immediate and ongoing placements in Nursery and Reception across Enfield. You will plan and deliver play-based learning in line with EYFS, taking a lead role in the room and collaborating with the class teacher to support safe, language-rich environments.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 EY qualification (CACHE Level 3, BTEC National, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), have EYFS experience, strong observation and assessment skills,

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 3, BTEC National, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) - essential
• Solid hands-on experience working in an EYFS setting, ideally Nursery or Reception
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and Development Matters
• Confident in planning and delivering play-based, child-led learning across all seven areas
• Skilled in early years observation and assessment, including learning journeys and progress tracking
• Experience supporting children with SEND and EAL in an early years context
• Warm, patient and professional with excellent communication skills for working with children, families and colleagues
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating, play-based learning experiences in line with EYFS
• Work lead role within the room alongside practitioners and class teacher
• Carry out observations and assessments using Development Matters
• Contribute to children's learning journeys and liaise with parents
• Support identification and inclusion of SEND and EAL needs under SENCO guidance

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Play-based learning

SEND & EAL support

Communication with families

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

CACHE Level 3

BTEC National

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Level 3 Early Years Educator for immediate and ongoing placements in Nursery and Reception across Enfield. You will plan and deliver play-based learning in line with EYFS, taking a lead role in the room and collaborating with the class teacher to support safe, language-rich environments.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 EY qualification (CACHE Level 3, BTEC National, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), have EYFS experience, strong observation and assessment skills,