Early Years Educator
- Maidstone, Kent
- £25,000 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
Salary/package: £25,000 pro rata
Contract type: Permanent, Term time Only
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per weekThis is a part-time role covering the hours of 08:00am to 18:00pm, Thursday to Friday.Join The Education People (TEP) where you’ll make a real difference in children’s early development during their most formative years. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a passionate team that values inclusion, creativity, and high-quality early education.Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.Who we areThe Education People is a leading provider of specialist services to the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts with expert advice and training. As part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), we operate within the UK’s largest local authority trading company, helping to deliver essential services that make a real difference.Why this role mattersThe Early Years Educator plays a vital role in nurturing young children by creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Through strong, supportive relationships with children and families, the role contributes significantly to children’s early education experiences, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.What you’ll be doing
- Provide quality care, teaching and learning, to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage to the highest possible standards
- Support children’s learning and development needs by providing stimulating and age-appropriate play, learning and development opportunities in the setting and outdoors
- Develop effective working relationships with all parents, families and practitioners within the setting and contribute to a culture of self-evaluation
- Contribute to children’s observations of learning, planning and assessment and maintain children’s’ learning records
- Be fully aware of the relevant nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure they are reflected in practice
- A minimum of level 3 relevant Early Years qualification
- Previously attended relevant first aid and safeguarding training
- Proven significant experience of a childcare/early education setting, working with children and their families to enhance learning
- Significant experience in a specific aspect of early years
- Successful implementation of EYFS 0-5 curriculum#
- Salary of £25,000 pro rata
- Life assurance cover (4x salary)
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
- Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
- Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
- High-quality regular professional development training to support and develop your skills
- Career progression opportunities across the nursery family
- Dedicated team days with colleagues from across the family to network and develop strong pedagogy