About the role
Early Years Educator (Qualified)
Cambridge
£13.68 – £14.50 per hour (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications and will be discussed at registration)
Immediate or April start
The School and Role:
We are seeking a passionate and caring Early Years Educator to join a friendly and nurturing early years setting in Northampton. This role can be full time, working with children aged 2–4, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing during these crucial early years.
You will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment, helping children to develop independence, confidence, and social skills through play-based learning. You will work as part of a dedicated team who are committed to giving children the best possible start to their education.
The hours will vary between the setting’s opening times of 7:30am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The ideal Early Years Educator will have:
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
Previous experience working in an Early Years or nursery setting
A good understanding of the EYFS framework
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
What we offer:
As an Early Years Educator, part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent hourly rates paid using the PAYE system
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
Social and networking events
Pension contributions
CPD to support your professional development
Access to a dedicated consultant
About us:
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as Excellent by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry-leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality education professionals.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.