Early Years Educator


Company:	Mapledene and Queensbridge Children Centre
Salary:	£34,359 - £35,892
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hackney, E8 3LE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will need to be able to rigorously plan, prepare and deliver activities for the diverse needs of the children. You need to have the ability to monitor, assess, record and produce written reports is an expectation as a member of staff- taking responsibility for key children’s learning and development. Excellent literacy skills and communication is required and the ability to relate well with others on a team and relate well to babies from 6 months up.

The posts are to start by sept/Oct 2026 for a permanent position subject to a three /five-month probation review.

The Early Years Practitioner will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the Room Leader, Centre manager, two deputy senior managers and Exec Head.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child’s needs. They must have proven experience and be willing to come in and lead an activity as part of the interview process.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have a good standard of written English. We are able to offer a friendly, supportive staff with great professional development and career opportunities.

Please note there is no car parking facilities for staff.

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