Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator - Lambeth | September 2026

Location: Lambeth - near Clapham South
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Potential Permanent Opportunity
Pay: -100120 per day, depending on experience

A friendly, inclusive and well-established primary school in Lambeth is looking to appoint a passionate Early Years Educator to join its EYFS team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years Educator who enjoys creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where young children can develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive Early Years team, helping to deliver high-quality learning through play, structured activities and meaningful interactions.

As an Early Years Educator, you will:

• Support children within Nursery or Reception throughout the school day
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Encourage communication, language development and positive social interaction
• Support early phonics, literacy and mathematical development
• Help maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Observe children''s progress and contribute to assessment and learning records
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

The successful Early Years Educator must:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Have experience working with young children in an EYFS, nursery or primary school setting
• Have a secure understanding of the EYFS framework
• Be enthusiastic, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with children
• Be confident using initiative while working effectively as part of a team
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children''s early development

• Work within a supportive and experienced Early Years team
• Excellent facilities and resources for indoor and outdoor learning
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A welcoming school community with a strong focus on inclusion
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent
• Easily accessible Lambeth location

If you are a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator looking for an exciting new role in a supportive primary school, apply today to be considered for this rewarding Early Years Educator opportunity starting in September 2026.

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 and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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%