Early Years Educator
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Qualification level will be reflected in rate of pay accordingly |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | HP22 5UJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pollyanna Pre-School CIO |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Main Duties:
1. To help set-up the room according to the pre-school curriculum and tidy away at the end of session.
2. To have a detailed understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and detailed understanding of child development.
3. Provide good stimulating play, taking into consideration the developmental needs of individual children in line with the EYFS curriculum.
4. Develop and maintain good communications with all staff and parents.
5. Ensure all steps possible are taken to safeguard the children and other personnel whilst on the premises.
6. To act as a key worker to a group of children and ensure that their individual needs are recognised and met.
7. Always inform the Manager/Designated Safeguarding Lead of concerns regarding any child, parent/carer to ensure the health and safety policy is adhered to.
8. Attend staff meetings and liaise with Manager and Deputy on any points to be raised.
9. Keep any information regarding the children, their families and colleagues completely confidential.
10. Be willing to attend any relevant in-house or external training sessions.
11. Adhere to all working guidelines as set out by the Manager and Deputy.
12. Read, review, implement and adhere to preschool policies.
13. To support the preschool in fundraising activities and attend special events (i.e. outings and visits).
14. To complete paperwork for 2-year-old checks and liaise with parents.
15. To be responsible for observation and record keeping so that children’s attainment and progress is effectively and regularly assessed.
16. To arrive for sessions promptly, in uniform and ready to commence work at their given start time.
17. To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the manager and Deputy.
18. Contribute to the setting’s planning.
1. To help set-up the room according to the pre-school curriculum and tidy away at the end of session.
2. To have a detailed understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and detailed understanding of child development.
3. Provide good stimulating play, taking into consideration the developmental needs of individual children in line with the EYFS curriculum.
4. Develop and maintain good communications with all staff and parents.
5. Ensure all steps possible are taken to safeguard the children and other personnel whilst on the premises.
6. To act as a key worker to a group of children and ensure that their individual needs are recognised and met.
7. Always inform the Manager/Designated Safeguarding Lead of concerns regarding any child, parent/carer to ensure the health and safety policy is adhered to.
8. Attend staff meetings and liaise with Manager and Deputy on any points to be raised.
9. Keep any information regarding the children, their families and colleagues completely confidential.
10. Be willing to attend any relevant in-house or external training sessions.
11. Adhere to all working guidelines as set out by the Manager and Deputy.
12. Read, review, implement and adhere to preschool policies.
13. To support the preschool in fundraising activities and attend special events (i.e. outings and visits).
14. To complete paperwork for 2-year-old checks and liaise with parents.
15. To be responsible for observation and record keeping so that children’s attainment and progress is effectively and regularly assessed.
16. To arrive for sessions promptly, in uniform and ready to commence work at their given start time.
17. To perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the manager and Deputy.
18. Contribute to the setting’s planning.