Level 3 Early Years Educator

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Consultant support

Potential long-term or permanent roles

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd seeks a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Educator to support children in Nursery and Reception across welcoming primary schools in Lambeth. You will help deliver EYFS activities, create an inclusive environment, and foster children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

The role involves teamwork with teachers, observation and progress recording, and supporting learners with diverse needs while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in EYFS, nursery, or primary school.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, patient, and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS learning activities and deliver engaging experiences.
• Create a safe, stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Promote development across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver high-quality learning.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress when required.
• Support children with varying learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and build relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate and qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator looking for a rewarding role within a supportive primary school environment?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years professionals to support children in Nursery and Reception classes across a range of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools in Lambeth. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to children's early learning journeys and help them develop the confidence, skills, and curiosity needed for future success.

The Role

As an Early Years Educator, you will:

• Support the delivery of engaging and creative Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning activities
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress where required
• Support children with varying learning needs and abilities
• Encourage positive behaviour and foster strong relationships with pupils and families

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting, nursery, or primary school
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Knowledge of phonics programmes
• School-based experience within Nursery or Reception classes

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work in highly regarded primary schools across Lambeth
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Potential for long‑term and permanent positions

Join Our Team

If you are a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Educator who is passionate about helping young children thrive, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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