Early Years Assistant - Gumboots Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation (LEYF); London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery in London as an Early Years Assistant, where you'll play an essential role in every child's development. Benefit from strong in-house training, competitive salary, and generous perks while making a positive impact in children's lives. Enjoy supportive work culture and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Generous pension at 7% from employer

Access to the wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work all year round.
• Natural with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery team in supervising fun activities.
• Caring for children and keeping them safe.
• Participate in community activities and trips.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to safeguard children

Reliability

Friendliness

Job description

Early Years Assistant - Gumboots Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

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London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) provided pay range

This range is provided by London Early Years Foundation (LEYF). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Early Years Assistant - Full Time - Southwark, SE22 - £23,795 per annum + amazing benefits

If you love children, this could be the job for you

"When I come back from holiday, the children's faces light up." - Bobbi-Jo, former Apprentice

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other.

What's in it for you?

"LEYF has helped my career through ongoing training and support." - Caroline, Early Years Educator

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations
  
  

A Bit About The Role

"I like the teamwork here. They've given me a lot of skills to help develop my career." - Estefania, Early Years Assistant

If you're a natural with children and want to find out if childcare is for you, this could be a great next step.

You'll support the nursery team in supervising fun activities, caring for the children and keeping them safe and happy.

As part of the team, you might take the children on a train to the Science Museum, hop on a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or join in baking sessions with the children and your nursery chef.

While entry qualifications aren't necessary, if you want to learn more, we can help you get the training you need. Whether this is your first step into work or you're looking for a career change, age is no barrier.

You Will Need

• The right to work in the UK
• To be able to work all year round
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, reliable and friendly
  
  

About The Nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Gumboots Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us in East Dulwich, not far from East Dulwich and North Dulwich stations. We are a spacious nursery with separate rooms and gardens for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Our children enjoy a varied and stimulating timetable from cooking with our Chef to Zumba classes and gardening. They also love getting involved in the wider community and taking trips to the local shops.

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The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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