Early Years Educators

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator looking for flexible work opportunities in Lewisham? We are seeking enthusiastic professionals to join our growing pool of supply staff, supporting Early Years classes across mainstream primary schools and independent nurseries in the local area.

About the Role
As a supply Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a variety of settings across Lambeth. Opportunities are available on both a daily supply basis and for long-term placements, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

What We Offer

• Flexible working across Lewisham schools and nurseries

• Daily supply and long-term opportunities

• Competitive daily rates

• A variety of Early Years settings to gain experience in

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Support children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

• Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs

• Work collaboratively with teachers, nursery staff, and parents

Requirements

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above preferred)

• Experience working within EYFS settings

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child development

• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

If you’re looking for flexible work within Lewisham or seeking a longer-term placement, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a supportive network making a real difference in Early Years education across Lewisham.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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