Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment - Immediate / Ongoing

Level 3 Early Years Educator

EYFS (Nursery & Reception) · Barnet, Outer London · Full-time or Part-time

Salary

£22,000 - £26,000 (pro rata)

Pay structure

Weekly PAYE only

Start date

Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator with a genuine passion for the foundation years? Join a warm, well-established EYFS team in Barnet where your expertise, creativity and commitment to child development will be valued every single day.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming, well-resourced primary schools across Barnet to find experienced Level 3 Early Years Educators for immediate and ongoing placements in Nursery and Reception settings. Roles are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

As a Level 3 Early Years Educator, you will plan and deliver stimulating, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS statutory framework, supporting children's development across all seven areas of learning. You will take a lead role within the room, working alongside other practitioners and the class teacher to create a safe, nurturing and language-rich environment where every child can thrive.

You will carry out observations and assessments using Development Matters, contribute to children's learning journeys, liaise with parents and carers and support the identification and inclusion of children with SEND and EAL needs under the guidance of the SENCO.

What we are looking for

Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 3, BTEC National, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) - essential

Solid hands-on experience working in an EYFS setting, ideally Nursery or Reception

Strong working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and Development Matters

Confident in planning and delivering play-based, child-led learning across all seven areas

Skilled in early years observation and assessment, including learning journeys and progress tracking

Experience supporting children with SEND and EAL in an early years context

Warm, patient and professional with excellent communication skills for working with children, families and colleagues

Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment

Competitive PAYE pay - paid weekly, transparently, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one

Real local knowledge of Barnet schools, settings and leadership teams

Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement

Ready to find the right setting for you?

Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today. We will take the time to understand your experience and match you with a Barnet school where you will make a real difference.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification