Early Years Educator in West Norwood, Greater London

Early Years Educator – Toddler Room

£32,000–£36,000 per annum

Full Time | Permanent | 40 Hours Per Week

Join a Nursery Where People Feel Like Family

Revive EYFS Recruitment is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join a welcoming nursery and work within its Toddler Room.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun, sociable and family-orientated team where staff are supported to develop their knowledge, achieve their career goals and feel recognised for the important work they do.

The nursery supports approximately 64 children across three rooms and has a close-knit team of around 25 members of staff.

The Role

As an Early Years Educator within the Toddler Room, you will help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and become increasingly independent.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Supporting toddlers’ communication, language and emotional development
• Acting as a Key Person and building secure relationships with children
• Completing observations, assessments and development records
• Identifying and planning appropriate next steps for individual children
• Supporting children with their personal care and daily routines
• Building positive partnerships with parents and carers
• Creating an inclusive environment that responds to each child’s individual needs
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain high standards across the room
• Following all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification
• Have experience working with toddlers or within an Early Years setting
• Understand the EYFS and how to support children’s development
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Are warm, patient and confident when supporting young children
• Communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
• Enjoy contributing to a positive, sociable and supportive team
• Are committed to continuing your professional development

Training and Career Development

The nursery is an accredited Communication Friendly Setting and provides specialist training, including:

• Elklan training
• Makaton training
• Ongoing staff training and development
• Annual appraisals
• Individual development targets
• Training selected around your career goals
• Opportunities to develop your Early Years knowledge and progress your career

What’s on Offer

£32,000–£36,000 per annum

Full-time permanent position

40 hours per week

28 days’ annual leave

Your birthday off

An additional day of annual leave after every three years of service

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff training and recognition programme

Regular team social events

Workplace pension

Employee discount

Free off-road parking

A fun, sociable and family-orientated team culture

Genuine opportunities for training and career development

Interview Process

The interview process will include:

A one-hour face-to-face interview

A 30-minute trial within the nursery rooms

Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career

If you are a passionate Early Years Educator who would enjoy working within a supportive nursery and helping toddlers thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today.

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer-recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.