Nursery Education Officer - Clapton Park

Connect2Hackney; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hackney is seeking a dedicated Nursery Education Officer for our Children's Centre, to deliver EYFS-aligned activities and create a safe, creative environment that supports every child's potential.

You will collaborate with educators and senior leaders to implement learning programmes, support children with SEN or EAL, and build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Minimum QCA-recognised Early Years / Childcare Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in Foundation Stage.
• Experience in diverse and inclusive settings supporting children with SEN or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Devise, implement, track, and evaluate play-based activity programmes in line with EYFS.
• Encourage children's independence, initiative, self-reliance and problem-solving.
• Prepare and organize learning environments and celebrate children’s achievements.
• Initiate and review EHCPs/IEPs with SENCO; provide tailored learning support for SEN or EAL.
• Serve as a key contact point for parents and carers; foster home–nursery relationships; lead settling-in visits.
• Adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures; assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and First Aid.

Skills

EYFS curriculum

Child development

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

Relationship building

Education

Early Years / Childcare Level 3

Job description

Role Overview

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.