Vacancy | Casual Out of School Practitioner
Title: Casual Out of School Practitioner
Hours: Zero / variable hours
Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour
Organisation: Dovedale Nursery
Closing Date: 20/09/2026
Dovedale@Moulsham is a breakfast and afterschool club linked to Dovedale Nursery which is run by Chelmsford College. We are looking for some dynamic and energetic people to join our expanding team at the Moulsham Infants School site on a casual basis. Qualifications not required; experience preferred but lots of opportunities to learn on the job from a very experienced team of childcare professionals. We are looking for someone with a passion for shaping the lives of young people. At Dovedale@Moulsham we understand the unique opportunity we have to develop children’s learning outside a classroom environment, giving them tools to manage social situations, learn about world topics such as discrimination, sustainability and being true to yourself in an age-appropriate way.
What The Job Entails
- Taking the children to and from school
- Planning exciting activities
- Supervising and playing with children in the playground
- Preparing and serving meals
- Administering first aid (training given upon appointment)
- Clean as you go responsibilities
- Observing safeguarding procedures
- Opportunity to learn about and work with children with Special Educational needs (SEN)
Qualities
A successful applicant will demonstrate flexibility to take on several roles and work well as part of a team. You need to have good communication skills both verbal and written. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in. The successful applicant will be professional, friendly, reflective and hard working.
Benefits
- Discounted childcare in the nursery and out of school clubs
- Discounted membership to Dovedale Sports Centre
- Opportunity to earn extra working over time
- Overtime pay (above 37.5 hours a week)
- Our opening hours allow for time during the day to attend appointments, study, perfect for pet owners, people running their own small business from home or students.
- Paid for training including Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 Safeguarding, Food hygiene and Health and safety.
- Pro rata pay
- Hours: (Monday to Friday term time only)
- Morning shift: 7am – 9am & Afternoon shift: 2.45pm- 6.30pm
- There is some room for flexibility which we are happy to discuss at interview such as job share, part time, alternate shifts, and shift times to work around school/college hours.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you have any further questions, please email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Contact
Please use the below contact details if you would like to contact us directly about employment opportunities.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
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