Job Description

Term-Time Only

Nursery School

Full-Time (8:30am - 4:00pm)

Term-Time Only

September Start

A welcoming and well-established nursery in the Lambeth (SW4) area is seeking a passionate

Level 3 Early Years Educator

to join their team on a full-time, term-time only basis from

September 2025

through to the end of the academic year.

The Role


As an Early Years Educator, you will work with children aged 2 to 4 years, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and play-based learning in collaboration with teachers and Early Years professionals.


Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a

Key Worker

for a small group of children (up to 10) Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities Completing observations and learning records using online platforms Supporting children with additional needs Building strong relationships with parents and providing regular updates on progress
Candidate Requirements:

A

Level 3 qualification

in Early Years (meeting EYFS requirements) Demonstrated experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting A collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic approach A strong understanding of child development and safeguarding practices

This role is ideal for an experienced Early Years professional seeking a long-term, term-time only role in a nurturing and inclusive nursery setting.



If you're interested and available to start from September 2025, please apply with your up-to-date CV highlighting your Early Years qualifications and experience.



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.



Tagged as: Early Years Educator, EYFS, SEND