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Chelmsford
Jesters Childcare
Early years assistant
Posted: 18 February
Offer description

FULL & PART Time Vacancies – ALL YEAR ROUND

Jesters BEAULIEU Nursery & Pre-school CM1

* Toddler room Early Years ASSISTANT/LUNCH COVER, 20 hours per week.
* Toddler room Early Years ASSISTANT, 40 hours per week.

Jesters BICKNACRE Nursery CM3

* Toddler room Early Years ASSISTANT/LUNCH COVER, 12 hours per week.
* Toddler room Early Years ASSISTANT, 36 hours per week.

Although specific Nursery Experience and relevant Childcare Qualifications are desired rather than essential for an Assistant, we are seeking a candidate who has a GENUINE PASSION FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN and wants to progress their Early Years Childcare career.

"There's a different point of view awaiting you if you just look up." Mary Poppins

We need people who are aiming high. Caring, motivated, passionate individuals to join our exceptional 'Jesters family'. Those who want to launch their childcare career, and are looking for expert guidance and opportunity to grow, develop and fly

We are looking to expand our brilliant teams across our 4 settings in and around Chelmsford, as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.

We admit; our expectations are sky high

'Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the 'go to place' for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.' Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director

For the lucky candidates however, the rewards match these expectations. We are an aspirational childcare service, 'building futures' not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…

Whether you are looking for your FIRST STEP into your childcare career, are RETURNING TO WORK following a break, or want to PROGRESS YOUR CAREER PATHWAY, Jesters will support you on your journey…

We offer a range of attractive incentives including:

Career progression pathways

Long service rewards

Referral programme

Staff wellbeing scheme

Upskilling, training & mentoring

Heavily discounted childcare

Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment

Job overview

The role of the Early Years Assistant is to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all children and their parents or carers and to deliver the highest standards of welfare and education to all the children in Jesters care.

What do you have to achieve?

Assist and support the leadership/management team to deliver:

High standards of care and education.

Compliance with regulatory requirements.

PLEASE NOTE That unfortunately, this role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker visa, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.

"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins

Careers soar at Jesters – spread your wings today

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£12.64 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 40 per week

Benefits:

* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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