Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator Newham September 2026 Start

Are you a graduate passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their development? Primary schools across Newham are seeking enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join from September 2026 on full‑time, long‑term contracts until July 2027. These opportunities are ideal for graduates looking to gain meaningful experience within EYFS before progressing into Teaching, Educational Psychology or wider child development careers.

Schools across Newham place strong emphasis on creativity, communication and early language development within EYFS. Staff work collaboratively to create nurturing classroom environments where children feel confident exploring, learning and building independence. Many schools have invested heavily in outdoor learning spaces, sensory resources and structured phonics programmes to strengthen early reading and communication skills from Reception onwards.

Weekly pay: £444 £ 513 via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

• Supporting children across Nursery and Reception during structured learning and play‑based activities
• Assisting with phonics, early reading and communication development
• Building positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and engagement
• Supporting children with additional needs within classroom routines and interventions
• Working closely with teachers and EYFS leaders to support pupil development

• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or higher
• At least 6 months of child‑centred experience or related experience working with young people
• Strong communication skills and a nurturing, proactive approach
• Genuine enthusiasm for Early Years education and child development