Location: Hackney, East London
Pay Rate: £18.04 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Fuel Curiosity, Independence, and Toddler Milestones!
Are you an energetic, patient, and qualified Early Years professional who loves the unique rewards of working with two-year-olds?
Would you thrive in a warm, collaborative environment where independence is nurtured, curiosity is celebrated, and your impact is felt every single day?
SANZA Teaching Agency is partnered with a highly regarded, community-focused Children's Centre in Hackney. We are searching for an enthusiastic Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse to step into their dynamic 2-Year-Old Room team as soon as possible.
This thriving Children's Centre is closely linked to a successful primary school, offering an established, high-quality learning environment where children are supported to grow from toddlers into confident learners.
What Makes This Setting Special?
This is a setting that truly values relationship-led practice. You will join an approachable, friendly leadership team and a collaborative staff group dedicated to giving local children the absolute best foundation for their education.
Your benefits will include:
* A Vibrant 2-Year-Old Room: A purpose-built, stimulating space designed for active toddler exploration.
* Work-Life Balance: A rare full-time, term-time-only schedule.
* Competitive Pay: £18.04 per hour.
* Try Before You Commit: Paid trial days are available immediately.
* Stability: A genuine long-term opportunity with a clear path of continuity.
* Strong Community: A school-linked centre with excellent resources.
Your Role in the 2-Year-Old Room
Two-year-olds are at a magical stage of rapid language growth, developing social skills, and newfound independence. Your day-to-day will focus on guiding them through these crucial milestones.
Your core responsibilities:
* Promoting Independence: Supporting toddlers as they learn to navigate social boundaries, self-regulate, and develop self-help skills.
* Active Play-Based Learning: Designing engaging, sensory, and physical activities that capture their bursting curiosity.
* Communication & Language: Introducing rich vocabulary, stories, and songs to boost early language acquisition.
* Responsive Care & Trust: Building safe, secure bonds so children feel confident enough to explore.
* Parent Partnerships: Maintaining open, daily communication with families and carers regarding progress.
* Observations & Progress Tracking: Completing observations and updating learning journeys, specifically tracking the unique milestones of the age 2 development review.
Who We Are Looking For:
* Experienced: Proven experience managing the specific needs, energy, and milestones of 2-year-olds or young children.
Qualified: Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above is essential).
* Patient & Proactive: A professional who meets toddler tantrums with calm empathy and toddler successes with genuine joy.
* Collaborative: Ready to work seamlessly alongside an established, passionate classroom team.
* Reliable: Totally committed to safeguarding, consistency, and maintaining a high standard of care.
Why Join Through SANZA?
Ss a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer and an REC Audited Education Gold Standard agency, SANZA Teaching Agency connects exceptional educators with London's finest settings.
Registering with us gives you access to:
* Over 30+ accredited, free CPD courses to expand your EYFS knowledge.
* Tailored, 1-on-1 support from an experienced education consultant.
* A strict, transparent commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
Apply Now - Immediate Paid Trials Available
Interviews and paid trial days are being arranged immediately. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in an outstanding Hackney setting, we want to hear from you today!
To apply or find out more, contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency: Telephone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
SANZA Teaching Agency - connecting exceptional education professionals with outstanding schools and Early Years settings
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