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Early Years Educator Chelmsford Essex - Clearly Education

£12.6 - £15.08 per hour
Full-time, Part-time

Early Years Educator in Chelmsford, Essex

Are you a passionate Early Years Educator looking for rewarding work in Chelmsford, Essex? Clearly Education is recruiting dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join high-quality nurseries and early years settings across Chelmsford. Whether you’re seeking permanent positions or flexible supply work, we have opportunities that match your skills and aspirations.

What You Will Do as an Early Years Educator in Chelmsford Essex:

  • Deliver engaging EYFS activities that promote children’s learning and development
  • Build secure attachments and positive relationships with children and families
  • Observe, assess, and track children’s progress using Development Matters
  • Create safe, stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality early years practice
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to planning and assessment

Requirements for an Early Years Educator in Chelmsford:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Experience working with children in early years settings (preferred)
  • Good understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
  • DBS check required

A career in Early Years in Essex

Essex offers Early Years Educators genuine variety across its diverse geography. Chelmsford and surrounding areas have a mix of private nurseries, pre-schools, and maintained settings serving different communities. Whether you prefer working in busy nurseries in commuter towns or smaller community settings, our Essex team can find you the right environment. We work with settings that value their practitioners, invest in professional development, and maintain high standards of EYFS practice.

Why Choose Clearly Education:

  • Competitive rates – Early Years Practitioner roles with pay reflecting your skills and experience
  • Dedicated consultant support – Your personal point of contact throughout
  • Flexible opportunities – Choose work patterns that suit your lifestyle
  • Professional development – Access to discounted CPD-accredited online courses
  • Career progression – Pathways to permanent roles and leadership positions
  • Compliance+ accredited – We meet the gold standard for safer recruitment
  • Supportive team – Join an agency that genuinely values education professionals

Safeguarding Statement

  • We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
  • All applicants need to have a clear understanding of Safeguarding children, Prevent, Online safety and Female Genital Mutilation or be willing to complete the training prior to starting work.
  • An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this position.
  • We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited , meaning we go beyond statutory safeguarding standards and instead meet the gold standard within the industry.

CPD Training at Clearly Education

Looking for a way to develop your Early Years Practitioner skills? Our online courses are the perfect way to start! Why not check them out: Online CPD Courses

Clearly Education – Unit 56, Waterhouse Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford CM1 2QE

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