Early Childhood Educator

St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy · Pocklington, Yorkshire and the Humber

Early Childhood Educator at St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, based in Pocklington, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Pocklington, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
29 Sep 2026
Sector
Nursery Practitioner

Reference 8d5a249752bde3eea5f8129b125acfddac099559

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team, specifically working within our 2-year-old provision. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and education tailored to the unique developmental needs of toddlers, supporting their emerging independence, communication, and social skills in a safe, stimulating environment.

36 hours, 15 minutes per week - Term time only plus 2 additional days - Hours of work - 8:15am - 4:00pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch

Key Responsibilities

Key Person Duties: Act as a key person to a small group of 2-year-olds, building strong relationships with children and families to support settled transitions and emotional well-being.

Curriculum & Development: Plan and deliver age-appropriate play and learning activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a strong focus on prime areas of development (communication, personal/social, and physical skills).

Two-Year Progress Checks: Conduct observations, track developmental milestones, and complete formal 2-year-old progress reviews in partnership with parents.

Care & Hygiene: Support toddlers with personal care routine tasks, including diaper changing, toilet training, and healthy mealtime routines.

Safeguarding & Health: Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene, adhering to all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

The Early Childhood Educator will deliver high-quality early years education and care within our 2 year old provision school-based nursery setting. Working in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. The successful candidate will ensure inclusive practice, safeguard children’s welfare, and contribute to the strategic development of the early years provision. You will support the children’s social, emotional and physical development, designing provision and experiences to enhance pupils learning and provide supervision and care of children at all times of the day.

We are looking for someone who:

Is kind, caring, energetic, and enthusiastic

Is well-organised, flexible, and creative

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoys working as part of a team

Promotes inclusion and has high expectations for all children

Acts as a positive role model in behaviour and communication

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What we offer:

A welcoming school community with happy, eager-to-learn children

A commitment to your professional development

A supportive and forward-thinking team

A school that values each child as an individual and nurtures their potential

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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Reference: 8d5a249752bde3eea5f8129b125acfddac099559 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 29 Sep 2026 · Listed via St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

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