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Early Years Educator

Job details
Posting date: 11 December 2025
Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Pension scheme, bonuses, career progression, childcare discounts
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 January 2026
Location: Thames Ditton, Surrey
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ethos Education
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Are you a dedicated Early Years Educator looking for your next exciting opportunity?

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join this wonderful nursery located in Thames Ditton.

Salary would be £24k-£27k per annum, 37-40 hours per week, and this is a permanent position.

This is a wonderful nursery that has a family-feel atmosphere and acts as a home away from home for children, with dedicated rooms, sensory play areas and a private outdoor garden, making it a great place for any passionate Early Years Educator to work!

Benefits:

• Supportive management team and colleagues within a collaborative environment, where your contributions are valued
• Personal and professional growth are encouraged, with further training and workshops provided and many career progression opportunities
• Bonuses paid throughout the year, and regular pay rises
• Staff wellbeing is important
• Extra day of holiday for every year you work here
• Great transport links nearby
• Very rewarding work, making a meaningful impact on young children's lives and development

As an Early Years Educator, you will be:

• Providing a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Using the EYFS curriculum to plan lessons and activities that are engaging and stimulating for children's imagination
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5
• Assisting children with development of early reading and early maths skills
• Encouraging development through play, exploration and child-led learning
• Providing general care and support for children in the nursery
• Observing and assessing children’s progress

For this Early Years Educator role, a Level 2/3 or above qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential, and prior experience working with children under 5 within a nursery or childcare setting is preferred.

If this opportunity interests you, interviews are being scheduled soon, so apply now, and we will be in touch!

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