Step Teachers are working with a Nursery School based in Newham to source a part-time Early years educator. The right candidate would need to at least have a level 3 qualification in childcare and early education (or equivalent) and successful EYFS experience in a school or setting. You might be experienced or newly qualified. This is a long-term maternity cover role. The school offers a wonderful, well-resourced environment for learning inside and outdoors. It is committed to offering all staff high-quality professional development. The staff is a strong, experienced, hard-working, and friendly team. Working hours: Monday-Friday 8.30 am-12.30 pm (ASAP) Requirements-Early Years Educator: Must be a well-qualified early years practitioner with enthusiasm, energy and commitment to high-quality early years education. Must have a sound understanding of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage, and a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning through play, inside and outdoors. You must be positive about partnering with families in our diverse, multi-lingual community. Be able to promote the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Responsibilities-Early Years Educator: To be a key person to a group of children whilst still working to promote the best interests of all children in the nursery. To care for children, and actively promote their physical and medical health, emotional, communication and other learning needs to help children achieve their full potential. To take part in Performance Management and or coaching or supervision processes. Must be skilled at listening to children and having conversations with them. Must love playing with children and spending time outdoors with them in all weathers. Must be able to promote children’s learning through our broad curriculum. Must be able to maintain children’s journals to a high standard. You would need to be skilled and confident in working with parents. Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK. Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today