Nursery Education Officer

• Deliver activities aligned with the Early Years curriculum to support children's development, independence, and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Oversee the settling-in process, conduct home visits, and serve as the first point of contact for key parents and carers.
  
  


• Initiate, implement, and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and IEPs in collaboration with the SENCO and other professionals.
  
  


• Assist with personal care, including dressing, feeding, mobility, and toileting, while adhering to food hygiene and safety requirements.
  
  


• Prepare the learning environment, track progress, and maintain full, accurate records for each child according to centre policy.
  
  


• Assist in Early Years Child Protection and safeguarding procedures, identifying and monitoring children in need of protection.
  
  

Experience

• Experience of working with young children at the Foundation Stage.
  
  


• Experience of working with children in a diverse environment, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum QCA recognised Early Years/Childcare Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
  
  


• Strong knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and informal learning through play.
  
  


• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, alongside good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.
  
  


• Desirable: Knowledge of First Aid.
  
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week (To be considered - May require working outside normal hours)
  
  


• Enhanced DBS Check required
  
  


• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
  
  


• This is an onsite role based in Hackney.
  
  


• Nursery Nurses or Nursery Practitioners are also welcome to apply