Ripple Education
Early Years Educator

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Early Years Educator – Sunderland
Nurseries & Early Years Settings | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities
Are you a qualified Early Years Educator looking for work in Sunderland and the surrounding area?
Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with nurseries, schools and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.
We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic Early Years Educators who are passionate about giving children the best possible start.
Whether you’re looking for flexible work or a longer-term position, we’ll take the time to get to know you and match you with opportunities that suit your experience and availability.
Why work with Ripple?
- Weekly pay and holiday pay
- Flexible and long-term opportunities
- Access to training and professional development
- A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
- Support from experienced education professionals
- Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability
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What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have:
- An Early Years qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for inclusion within staff-to-child ratios
- Experience working with children in an Early Years or nursery setting
- A genuine passion for helping young children learn, develop and thrive
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding
- The ability to build warm, positive relationships with children and colleagues
- A flexible and proactive approach to working in different settings
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The role
Depending on the placement, you may:
- Provide high-quality care, learning and support for young children
- Support children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning and play activities
- Observe and support children’s individual development
- Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive Early Years environment
- Support children with personal and intimate care where required
- Work collaboratively with nursery and Early Years teams
- Follow the setting and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times
Safer Recruitment Requirements
We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.


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This includes, but is not limited to:
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
- Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
- Suitable professional references
- Right to Work and identity checks
- Qualification checks, including verification of relevant Early Years qualifications
- Safeguarding and suitability declarations
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.
Ready to join Ripple?
Apply today with your CV, or complete our application form directly: https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education
As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.
Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Join our team and become part of a community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children across the North East.
Salary: 99 - 130 GBP Per day
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