Job Description

Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse - Baby Room

Hackney, East London

£18.04 per hour | Term-Time Only

Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Join a Children's Centre Where Every Baby's Journey Matters

Are you an experienced Early Years professional who loves working with babies? Are you looking for a setting where you'll be valued, supported and given the opportunity to make a real difference from day one?

SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded Children's Centre in Hackney to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse to join their Baby Room team from September 2026.

Connected to a successful and welcoming primary school, this well-established Children's Centre has built an excellent reputation for providing outstanding care and early education. Staff are passionate about creating the very best start for every child, and the warm, collaborative atmosphere makes this a wonderful place to develop your Early Years career.

Why You'll Love Working Here

✔ A nurturing Baby Room where relationships are at the heart of everything

✔ A friendly, experienced team that genuinely supports one another

✔ A Children's Centre attached to a successful and welcoming primary school

✔ Term-time only working, offering an excellent work-life balance

✔ Competitive hourly rate of £18.04

✔ Paid trial days taking place immediately

✔ A long-term opportunity starting in September 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting where staff stay because they feel appreciated, supported and inspired by the difference they make every day.

About the Role

As part of the Baby Room team, you'll help create a safe, stimulating and loving environment where babies can explore, grow and flourish during the most important stages of their development.

You'll be responsible for:

Supporting babies' learning, development and emotional wellbeing

Planning engaging play experiences that encourage curiosity and exploration

Building positive relationships with parents and carers

Completing observations and contributing to children's learning journeys

Supporting children's communication, physical, personal and social development

Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain an outstanding learning environment

Every day is different, and every milestone is celebrated.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above is desirable)

Has experience working with babies or young children

Is warm, caring and passionate about giving children the very best start in life

Understands the importance of play-based learning

Enjoys working as part of a close-knit, supportive team

Has excellent communication skills and builds positive relationships with families

Why This Setting?

Staff consistently describe this Children's Centre as a place where everyone works together with a shared purpose. Leadership is approachable and supportive, teamwork is genuinely valued, and children are at the centre of every decision.

If you're looking for a long-term role where you'll feel welcomed from your very first day, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Paid trial days and interviews are taking place now, with the successful candidate joining the team in September 2026.

Apply Today

To find out more or to arrange a paid trial day, please contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency.

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Why choose SANZA?

As a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer, SANZA Teaching Agency offers access to more than 30 accredited CPD courses, expert career support and opportunities with some of London's most sought-after schools and early years settings.

SANZA Teaching Agency is REC Audited Education Gold Standard certified and is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality of opportunity