Job Description

Early Years Educator - Tower Hamlets

Role: Early Years EducatorLocation: Tower Hamlets (near Bethnal Green)Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-termPay: £95-£125 per daySetting: Nursery & Reception (EYFS)

About the School

A warm, community-driven primary school in Tower Hamlets, located a short walk from Bethnal Green station, is looking for a committed Early Years Educator to join their EYFS team. The school has a nurturing ethos, excellent leadership, and a well-resourced Early Years provision that places child-led learning and outdoor exploration at the heart of its approach.

With a diverse intake and a strong sense of belonging, this school provides a supportive environment where practitioners are encouraged to be creative, reflective and involved in shaping the learning environment.

The Role

As an Early Years Educator, you will work across both Nursery and Reception on a rotational basis, supporting children aged 3-5 with:

• Early phonics, communication and language development
• Play-based learning and continuous provision
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Small-group activities and child-initiated tasks
• Creating engaging, purposeful learning areas indoors and outdoors

You'll collaborate closely with class teachers and the EYFS Lead to help children thrive academically and emotionally.

Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking an Early Years Educator who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Early Years or Childcare
• Demonstrates strong understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Is warm, patient and confident in supporting young learners
• Can build positive relationships with families and staff
• Brings creativity to play-based and sensory learning

Experience in a school-based Early Years setting is highly desirable.

What the School Offers

• A well-resourced EYFS base with modern indoor and outdoor spaces
• Supportive leadership that values professional development
• A collaborative team passionate about early childhood learning
• Opportunities to lead small projects and areas of provision

If you're a caring and committed Early Years Educator looking to join a thriving Tower Hamlets school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure an interview.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. xbpsjku

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%