At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun, safe environment for children and support their learning.
- Company: Join the passionate Jesters family in a nurturing childcare setting.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, 50% childcare discount, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture with exciting social events and rewards.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just bring your passion for childcare!
The predicted salary is between 13.15 - 13.15 £ per hour.
We need confident, proactive, passionate assistants to join our exceptional ‘Jesters family’ at our semi-rural ‘little nursery’ in Bicknacre, and purpose built nursery and pre-school in the heart of Beaulieu. Candidates who want to help Jesters perfect our vision of ‘building futures for the next generation’. People to support our fantastic teams across the Early Years rooms.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to progress their Early Years Childcare career, or return to the sector. We are an aspirational childcare service, ‘building futures’ not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too…
We offer a range of attractive incentives including:
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Shift swaps
- 50% childcare discount from start date
- Pathways to further your career - salary uplift on successful completion
- Apprenticeship opportunities - salary uplift on successful completion
- Upskilling, training & mentoring
- Termly paid Inset day training/teambuilding
- Referral incentive of £250 (terms and conditions apply)
- Long service rewards, from 5 years
- Strong staff retention rate
- Social events - Christmas party
- Bathroom care items
- Surprise treats
- Staff room snacks and treats
- Occupational Health support
- Warm, encouraging, supportive ‘Jesters Family’ environment
‘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.’
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.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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St Osyth CE Primary School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for all staff. With a strong commitment to professional development and training, particularly for those working with children with SEND needs, our team thrives on collaboration and high standards. Located in a picturesque rural setting, just a short drive from Colchester and Clacton, we offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit community.
