Early Years Educator

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Looking for flexible work that makes a real difference?

Join First Steps as an Early Years Educator on a flexible bank contract, and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. Whether you're already experienced in childcare, looking to gain experience in early years, or seeking flexible work to fit around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.

At First Steps, we create a safe and joyful place where every child is nurtured and inspired to grow with confidence, curiosity and pride. Our curriculum is built around our RECIPE characteristics: Resilient, Empathetic, Curious, Independent, Passionate and Educated.

As Our Early Years Educator (Bank Staff), You Will

• Support children to learn, develop and thrive through play and meaningful experiences.
• Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues across our nursery settings.
• Promote children's wellbeing, confidence and development.

What We Can Offer You In This Role

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills in early years education.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to children's lives every day.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and positive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Desirable: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, although this is not essential and training opportunities may be available for suitable candidates.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

There are no guaranteed minimum hours of work for this role. Please refer to the terms and conditions page within the job pack for further information