Early Years Educator - Merton

Nursery Schools & Early Years Settings
Full-time Term-time options available
Various locations across Merton and surrounding areas
Start dates available immediately and throughout the yearWe are currently recruiting Early Years Educators (Level 2 or Level 3) for a number of nursery schools and Early Years settings across Merton and nearby boroughs. Due to increasing demand, there are several opportunities available for passionate and dedicated Early Years professionals looking to work in supportive and nurturing environments

The Role

As an Early Years Educator, you will work with children aged 2-4 years, supporting their learning and development within a stimulating EYFS environment. You will work alongside experienced teachers and Early Years practitioners to create engaging, play-based learning experiences that support each child's development.

Typical responsibilities may include:

Acting as a key worker for a small group of children
Planning and delivering creative, play-based learning activities
Completing observations and assessments using online systems
Building positive relationships with parents and carers
Supporting children with additional needs and working with other professionals
Contributing to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environmentRequirements

To be considered, you should:
Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification suitable for EYFS ratios
Have previous experience working in Early Years settings
Be enthusiastic, proactive and a strong team player
Demonstrate a reliable, caring and committed approach to supporting young childrenThe Settings

The nurseries we work with are well-established Early Years settings known for their inclusive ethos and strong community focus. They offer supportive leadership, welcoming teams, and engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments where both children and staff can thrive.

If you are an Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients