Queen's Park Family Hub Early Years Educator

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

Safeguarding training (Level 2 minimum)

Experience working with children aged 0–5 Experience of working as a team to support families

Experience working with parents and families Strong knowledge of EYFS framework and child development

Understanding of inclusion, safeguarding, and responsive care

Ability to support and develop children’s learning & opportunities for experiences

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, parents, and colleagues

Ability to plan, assess, and maintain a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment

Good organisational and record-keeping skills

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, inclusive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued and part of a close-knit team
• The opportunity to work within a highly collaborative federation, sharing practice across nurseries, schools and family services
• Access to regular professional development, coaching and mentoring to support your growth
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and develop your early years practice
• A strong team culture focused on reflection, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and ensures workload is manageable
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to babies and families at a crucial stage of development
• Opportunities to work closely with families and external professionals as part of an integrated support system
• A rich early years environment, including outdoor learning and Forest School experiences
• Support to gain further qualifications and develop your career in early years

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.