Early Years Educator
6 days ago
Woodford Green
Early Years Practitioner/Senior Early Years Practitioner South Woodford & Woodford Green Up to £33,400 per annum + £2,000 bonus Looking for a better nursery role with real progression, strong team support and excellent benefits? Join a well-established, high-quality Early Years nursery offering up to £33,400 salary, bonuses and a genuinely supportive working environment. Great Starts Recruitment are currently recruiting for multiple Level 3 Nursery Practitioners / Senior Nursery Practitioners to join a high-quality Early Years nursery in South Woodford and Woodford Green. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years Educator, Nursery Nurse or Nursery Practitioner looking to progress within a supportive, well-established nursery group. Key Information • Full-time, permanent role, • 36 hours over 4 days or 45 hours over 5 days, • Shifts between 8am–6pm, • Salary up to £33,400 per year As a Nursery Nurse / Early Years Educator, you will deliver high-quality childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will support children’s learning, development and well-being while ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with EYFS, • Support children’s development against Early Learning Goals, • Act as a Key Person, completing observations and assessments, • Monitor progress and support individual learning needs, • Support children with SEN, EAL and additional needs, • Build strong parent partnerships and communicate effectively, • Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating nursery environment, • Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times, • Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential), • Minimum 1 year nursery or Early Years experience, • Strong knowledge of EYFS framework, • Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain), • Paediatric First Aid (desirable), • Excellent communication skills, • Must live locally or be able to travel to Woodford/South Woodford, • Up to £33,400 salary, • Up to £2,000 performance bonus, • Up to 32 days holiday, • Additional Christmas closure days, • Birthday day off, • Paid sick leave (up to 10 days), • Full uniform provided, • Daily well-being breaks, • Regular team events and recognition, • Supportive, friendly team environment, • Strong focus on staff well-being, • Excellent progression opportunities