Full Time Early Years Educator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Northampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3) Keyworker experience Tapestry (IT for reports) EYFS knowledge Paediatric first aid Safeguarding training Planning activities Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Full Time Early Years Educator

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Northampton (NN5)
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Posting Date: 23/04/2026

Job Description

A large nursery school in Northampton (NN5) is seeking a patient, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join their friendly team. This is a full time role, all year round, working 37.5 hours per week on a shift basis of 8:00am – 4:15pm and 9:45am – 6pm.

Requirements

  • A minimum full and relevant level 2 / 3 or equivalent Childcare / Early Years qualification
  • Previous early years experience and experience working with 0-5 year olds
  • Keyworker experience and experience using IT such as Tapestry for writing reports, observations and tracking development
  • A good understanding of the EYFS
  • Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training. ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can assist)
  • An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service. ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can assist)
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Candidates must be able to provide employer / education referees covering the last 5 years and be able to explain any gaps

Duties

  • All childcare duties
  • Being assigned a group of children and undertaking Keyworker duties
  • Planning educational and fun activities that incorporate the EYFS
  • Supervising play and activities both inside and outdoors
  • Effectively working as a team with colleagues, management, families and carers to ensure the needs of each child are met
  • To accompany colleagues to home visits to children and their families, in consultation with other team members, as and when required.

Benefits

  • Discounted nursery sessions for your children
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Free on-site parking
  • Wellbeing support through 24/7 employee assistance programme
  • Local authority pension scheme
  • Blue Light discounts

Application Instructions

To apply for this Early Years Educator role, please send your CV to [contact hidden] today!

Branch Details

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Northamptonshire
49 Mithras Gardens, Wavendon Gate
Bucks, Milton Keynes, MK7 7SX
Phone: [contact hidden]
Email: [contact hidden]

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