Early Year Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

• A rewarding, part-time educator role, ideal for early years or primary practitioners who are
• passionate about supporting families to build confidence in everyday maths through play.

About Babyzone

• At Babyzone, we believe that every child deserves the strongest possible start in life,
• regardless of their background or circumstances. Our community-driven hubs provide
• warm, inclusive spaces where families feel welcomed, supported and confident.
• Everyday Maths is one of Babyzone’s practical, research-informed sessions,
• designed to help parents and children build early mathematical understanding through
• play, interaction and daily routines. Delivered within our hubs, the programme empowers
• families to feel confident using maths naturally at home and in everyday life.
• Why This Role is Perfect for You
• Are you an experienced early years or primary educator who enjoys working directly
• with families? Are you confident leading small groups and passionate about learning
• through play? This role is particularly suited to practitioners seeking flexible, part-time work
• alongside other roles or commitments. It offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver high-
• quality, curriculum-based sessions while being part of a supportive, values-driven
• organisation.

The Opportunity

• As an Everyday Maths Educator, you will deliver Babyzone’s Everyday Maths
• curriculum at Babyzone Grimsby each week. You will play a vital role in creating a
• welcoming, engaging and safe learning environment where parents, carers and children
• can learn together.

You will

• Deliver the Everyday Maths curriculum with fidelity, ensuring sessions follow the

intended structure, learning goals and ethos

• Make small, appropriate adjustments to delivery in response to the needs of local

families while preserving core content

• Prepare thoroughly for each session, including completing required online pre-

• delivery modules on the Babyzone learning platform
• Scale Space, 58 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RZ | [email hidden]
• Babyzone is a registered charity in England and Wales (1198316) • Create a warm, inclusive and supportive atmosphere where all families feel
• encouraged to participate

• Model age-appropriate mathematical play and interactions, building families’

confidence to use maths in daily life

• Manage group dynamics to maintain a calm, positive and engaging session

environment

• Prioritise safeguarding, safety and wellbeing at all times, in line with Babyzone

expectations

• Work collaboratively with the Hub Manager and wider Babyzone team to support

smooth hub delivery and continuous improvement

• Support the set-up and breakdown of the Babyzone space and be available during

hub hours (8:30am–3:00pm) on delivery days

• Maintain accurate attendance and session records, delivering up to five 25-minute

sessions per day with a maximum of ten families per session

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone who

• Has professional teaching experience with nursery, pre-primary or primary-aged

children

• Has a strong understanding of early childhood development and learning through

play

• Is confident building trust and rapport with families from diverse backgrounds
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both adults and children
• Is reliable, organised and comfortable delivering structured, curriculum-based

sessions

• Has a strong awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to safe

practice

Personal Attributes

You will be someone who

• Is deeply aligned with Babyzone’s mission, values and way of working
• Brings warmth, kindness and respect to their work with families
• Is enthusiastic about early maths and passionate about supporting families’

confidence

• Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to developing their practice

• Scale Space, 58 Wood Lane, London, W12 7RZ | [email hidden]
• Babyzone is a registered charity in England and Wales (1198316) • Is dependable and excited to contribute to a positive Babyzone community setting

Role Details

• Location: Babyzone Grimsby, Horizon Youth Zone, Garth Lane, Grimsby, North East

Lincolnshire DN31 1RP

• Hours: 8:30am–3:00pm on delivery days
• Contract: Part-time, self-employed (professional indemnity and public liability

insurance required)

• Pay: £150 per delivery day
• Start Date: September 2026
• Reports to: Hub Manager / Programme Lead

What We Offer

• Full training on the Everyday Maths curriculum and Babyzone ethos
• A supportive team environment with ongoing coaching and guidance
• Flexible, part-time work that fits around other commitments
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families’ early learning

experiences