Nursery Education Officer

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

Our Children’s Centre team is seeking a dedicated Nursery Education Officer to collaborate with educators and senior leaders in delivering planned activity programmes under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The successful candidate will help ensure every child has the opportunity to develop to their full potential within a supportive, creative, and safe environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Educational Delivery & Learning Support

• Devise, implement, track, and evaluate play-based activity programmes in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage children's independence, initiative, self-reliance, and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare and organize learning environments, ensuring children's achievements are displayed and celebrated.

Inclusion & Special Needs Support

• Initiate and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the SENCO.
• Provide tailored learning support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Parent & Community Partnerships

• Serve as a key contact point for key parents and carers, developing collaborative home-nursery relationships.
• Lead initial home visits (accompanied by a colleague) and manage settling-in processes for new families.

Safeguarding & Child Welfare

• Adhere strictly to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, identifying concerns and preparing observational reports for case conferences.
• Assist with personal care routines, meal supervision, mobility support, and First Aid administration.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Minimum QCA-recognised Early Years / Childcare Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working with young children at the Foundation Stage
• Experience in diverse and inclusive settings supporting children with special needs or disabilities.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS curriculum.
• Thorough understanding of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and relevant childcare legislation.
• Ability to build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and team-working capabilities.