Early Years Childcare Flexible/Bank Practitioners/Assistants/Playworkers

Jesters Childcare; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare service in Chelmsford is seeking a Bank Staff Early Years Assistant/Practitioner to join their team. This role offers flexible work patterns to accommodate personal lifestyles. Ideal candidates will have a passion for childcare and the ability to work with children from 3 months to 12 years. The supportive environment aims to foster both child and employee development. Competitive incentives and career progression opportunities are included.

Benefits

Career progression pathways

Referral programme

Staff wellbeing scheme

Upskilling, training & mentoring

Heavily discounted childcare

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passion for childcare and flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work with children aged 3 months to 12 years.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and development of children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a nurturing environment.
• Support the childcare team when needed.

Skills

Childcare experience

Motivation

Caring attitude

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a FLEXIBLE WORK PATTERN to fit around your lifestyle or studies, then apply for our BANK STAFF EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT/PRACTITIONER and PLAYWORK positions to support our CHILDCARE TEAM when needed.

“In every job that must be done, is an element of fun.” Mary Poppins

We’re looking for talented, motivated, caring individuals to assist our high achieving ‘Jesters family’ and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide the very best for all families and children. Those with a genuine passion for childcare but need the flexibility to choose when to work.

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…

We offer a range of attractive incentives including:

• Career progression pathways
• Referral programme
• Staff wellbeing scheme
• Upskilling, training & mentoring
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Warm, encouraging, fully supportive ‘Jesters Family’ environment

Role details

Our Early Years BANK positions involve working with children from 3 months to 4 years old and are offered all year round.

Our PLAYWORK BANK positions involve working with children aged 4-12 years old and may be offered term time only, holiday club, or all year round.

Hours and location

Hours and days are negotiable, Monday - Friday between 7:15am and 6:30pm, at any of our 4 Chelmsford area settings (Beaulieu, Bicknacre and Danbury).

Visa and sponsorship

PLEASE NOTE that 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!