Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential)

Junior Adventures Group UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Wraparound care discount

Paid training

No weekend work

Family-friendly hours

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group in the Ealing area is seeking a Casual Early Years Practitioner to join our wraparound care team. You’ll create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and deliver fun, structured activities for our youngest learners during breakfast, lunch, and after-school clubs.

You’ll earn £14–£15 per hour (term time, 12 hours per week) and hold a Level 3 in Early Years. The role offers family-friendly hours, no weekend work, and extra hours in school holidays.

Qualifications

• Term time role; 12 hours per week; breakfast club, lunch cover and afterschool club.
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities.
• Support children's development and wellbeing through age-appropriate experiences.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times.
• Provide healthy snacks and assist with toileting and hygiene routines.
• Maintain records and build relationships with parents and schools.

Skills

Early Years

Childcare

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Company Description

Make a difference. Inspire little learners. Love your job. Looking to bring your passion for Early Years to life? Join us as an Early Years Lead and help little ones flourish in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. You’ll plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities, ensure children’s wellbeing, and inspire curiosity every single day. At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re the UK’s leading provider of wraparound childcare — and we’re all about play, learning, and connection. If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we’d love to hear from you! This role is split shift, giving you flexibility to balance work with life, studies, or family — with the added bonus of extra hours available during school holidays.

Company Description

Make a difference. Inspire little learners. Love your job. Looking to bring your passion for Early Years to life? Join us as an Early Years Lead and help little ones flourish in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. You’ll plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities, ensure children’s wellbeing, and inspire curiosity every single day. At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we’re the UK’s leading provider of wraparound childcare — and we’re all about play, learning, and connection. If you’re Level 3 qualified and ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we’d love to hear from you! This role is split shift, giving you flexibility to balance work with life, studies, or family — with the added bonus of extra hours available during school holidays.

Job Description

Casual Early Years Practitioner

Location: Ealing area

Hours: 12 hours per week, Term time role to work in breakfast club, lunchtime cover and afterschool club.

Pay: £14 - £15 per hour

Contract: Term time

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential

What you’ll do day-to-day

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures.
• Support children’s development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences.
• Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included.
• Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities.
• Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers, etc.).
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team.
• Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play.
• Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.

What’s in it for you

• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured.
• Discounted wraparound and holiday club care for your little ones.
• Rewards for recommending friends and family to join the JAG family.
• Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development.
• No weekend working.
• Family-friendly hours and a supportive, fun team culture.

Qualifications

So, what does it mean to be a JAG Early Years Lead? Are you caring, creative, and full of positive energy? We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead Early Years activities and bring the magic of early childhood learning to life. With your Level 3 qualification, you’ll help our little ones grow, explore, and discover in a safe and happy space — while also supporting your team to shine.

Our people make JAG special. Every day, our incredible teams create joyful, meaningful experiences for children across the UK.

Learn more about who we are

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Additional Information

Safeguarding

This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

You must provide two references – one from your most recent employer and another from a childcare setting (if applicable).

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out as part of the hiring process.

For more information, please visit: Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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