Hestia Education Ltd

Early Years Educator (Level 3) – Full-time or Part-time Afternoons

E16 2TF

Key information

Pay
£31,000 to £33,000 a year, pro rata
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
9 Oct 2026
Closing date
7 Nov 2026

About this role

Nest Royal Wharf is our nursery for babies and young toddlers at 30 Royal Crest Avenue, E16, by Pontoon Dock DLR. We're looking for caring Level 3 Early Years Educators, full-time or part-time on weekday afternoons (2pm to 6pm), who love working with babies and children under 2 and understand how much these early months matter.

What you'll do

  • Be a key person to a small group of babies or toddlers and their families
  • Lead care routines (feeding, sleep and nappy changing) in partnership with parents
  • Plan activities and record observations in line with the EYFS
  • Support afternoon routines, from tea to home time
  • Keep the room warm, calm and stimulating

What we offer

  • Fully funded training and CPD, with paid time out of the nursery for face-to-face training
  • Fast progression, with internal promotion first
  • Private health insurance (after one year)
  • 50% off childcare at a Nest nursery
  • Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
  • 28 days' holiday (pro rata for part-time) plus 3 paid INSET days a year
  • Company pension
  • Regular team socials and wellbeing events