Job Description
Early Years Educator – Lunchtime Cover & Afterschool Run
Hours: 11:30am – 4:00pm (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Join Our Outstanding and Award-Winning Team at Treehouse Nursery Schools, Wanstead!
Treehouse Nursery School in East London is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Early Years Educator to join our team in a part-time role covering lunchtime support and the afterschool run.
As a UNICEF Rights Respecting Nursery School, we place children’s rights, well-being, and voices at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about supporting children during key transition points of their day.
About the Role
This role focuses on supporting children during lunchtime routines and ensuring a smooth, safe, and nurturing transition into the afterschool period.
You will:
- Support children during lunchtime, promoting positive mealtime experiences, independence, and good social skills.
- Ensure children’s safety, well-being, and emotional needs are met during busy transition times.
- Assist with setting up and supervising calm, engaging activities during the early afternoon period.
- Support and supervise children during the afterschool run (3:00pm – 4:00pm), ensuring safe handovers and collection procedures.
- Embed rights-respecting principles in daily interactions, encouraging respect, kindness, and inclusion.
- Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team to maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organised environment.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
Why Join Treehouse Nursery School?
This role is ideal for someone looking for meaningful, part-time work in early years education. You’ll be joining a warm, supportive, and professional team within an ambitious and values-driven organisation.
Our location is exceptionally convenient — just steps from Wanstead Station (Central Line), with several bus routes stopping directly outside the nursery.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a caring and dependable individual who:
- Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or has relevant childcare experience).
- Has experience working with young children in an EYFS setting.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to children’s rights, well-being, and inclusion.
- Is calm, patient, and nurturing, particularly during transition periods.
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues.
- Brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting young children.
What We Offer
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A collaborative and inspiring work environment.
- A CPD and a culture fully committed to evidence-based teaching and learning development.
- An opportunity to work alongside motivated and passionate colleagues in a positive, purposeful, and ambitious nursery setting.
- Access to leadership mentoring programme tailored for aspiring staff taking on leadership roles.
- Day off on your Birthday Leave
- Access to a dedicated employee well-being committee and an active employee forum with assigned representatives.
- 24/7/365 Confidential Counselling Helpline - Freephone support available anytime, day or night — whenever you need someone to talk to.
- Medical Information & Guidance - Quick access to reliable health information to help you make informed decisions.
- Legal & Financial Information Support - Practical guidance on everyday legal and money matters — helping you feel more confident and in control.
- Family Coverage Included Partners and dependants in full-time education are covered too* — giving your household extra peace of mind.
- Critical Incident Support - Immediate telephone support following traumatic or high-impact workplace events.
- Online Help & Expert Advice - On-demand support for real-life challenges including debt, bereavement, family issues, alcohol/drugs, tax, childcare, and more.
- 1-to-1 Financial Coaching (3 x 30 minutes) - Speak directly with a financial adviser to review your situation and build a clearer financial plan.
- Occupational Health Support - Expert occupational health guidance to help you meet your legal responsibilities with confidence and care.
- Virtual GP Access - Fast, clinically governed GP appointments — reducing wait times and improving access to care.
- Wisdom Wellbeing App + 1,000+ Discounts - A powerful wellbeing app packed with exclusive savings, mood tracking, breathing techniques, expert content and preventative wellness programmes — all in your pocket.
- Day 1 Stress Intervention - Early clinical support from day one to reduce stress-related absence and help prevent long-term sick leave.
- Manager Support & Consultancy - Dedicated support for managers to strengthen leadership, improve performance and support career development.
- Eldercare & Childcare Support - Support and advice to help you manage caring responsibilities and family needs.
- Life & Leadership Coaching - Personalised coaching sessions designed to support both personal wellbeing and professional development.
- Up to 10 Counselling Sessions Per Issue, Per Year - Access structured support via telephone, video, online chat or face-to-face sessions (face-to-face included).
- Attend networking dinners and charity events.
- Be part of a vibrant social calendar designed to foster team spirit and community.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Treehouse Nursery Schools, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you’re passionate about early years education and are looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around other commitments, we would love to hear from you.
