Early Years Practitioners

Shorefields; Rettendon; On-site; GBP 16,820 - 18,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted childcare

Warm, encouraging work environment

Job summary

A well-regarded childcare service in Rettendon is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver high standards of care and education for children. The role involves creating a safe and fun environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting leadership in daily operations. Ideal candidates must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and demonstrate passion for children's development. Attractive incentives and a supportive environment are offered to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Level 3 Childcare qualification or be qualifying within the next 6 months.
• Experience working with children in early years settings.
• Ability to create safe and welcoming environments.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, fun environment for children and parents.
• Deliver high standards of welfare and education.
• Assist management to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Childcare experience

Passion for education

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC370434-19S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £12.21-£13.64 per hour

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 17/02/2027 Midnight Date of Interviews: After both Jesters application forms are received.

Jesters BEAULIEU Nursery & Pre-school CM1

• Baby Room Early Years Practitioner, 40 hours per week, all year round.
• Toddler room Early Years Practitioner, 40 hours per week, all year round.
• Pre-school classroom Early Years Practitioner, 40 hours per week, all year round.

Jesters BICKNACRE Nursery CM3

• Baby Room Early Years Practitioner, 40 hours per week, all year round.
• Toddler room Early Years Practitioner, 40 hours per week, all year round.

You must hold at least a Level 3 Childcare qualification or be qualifying within the next 6 months.

"Practically perfect in every way." Mary Poppins

We need accomplished practitioners. Experienced, talented, passionate individuals to join our exceptional 'Jesters family'. Those who want to help Jesters perfect their vision of 'building futures for the next generation'...

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…

Whether you are RETURNING TO WORK following a break, or want to PROGRESS YOUR CAREER PATHWAY, Jesters will support you on your journey…

We offer a range of attractive incentives including:

• ⭐ Heavily discounted childcare
• ⭐ Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment

Job overview

The role of the Early Years Practitioner 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 of regulatory requirements with regards to Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Hygiene and Equalities.

"There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins

Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!

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.

Information about the School

Our Vision – Building futures for the next generation

At our 4 established Early Years settings in Beaulieu, Bicknacre and Danbury, Jesters is here to help every baby and child flourish and reach their full potential through a holistic childcare service for 0-12 year olds. We are an exemplar place of learning- through play, fun, and unique experiences and ‘Ambitions’. Our Early Years Team enjoy variety and excitement in their teaching and learn from outstanding international pedagogy ensuring every day is fulfilling.

Our Hybrid Approach to childcare, education and playwork has been developed by our expert management core including qualified teachers, to encompass the very best practice from respected childcare methods across the world. It is fluid and innovative – supporting our vision.

As a Social Enterprise- Community Interest Company (CIC), Jesters puts children and families at the heart of our service, improving the quality of our local communities’ lives alongside running a healthy, sustainable business.

We are looking to expand our brilliant team across all settings as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.

‘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 childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.’ Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director

For the lucky candidates, 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…

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.

Becky Tutte
Jesters Bicknacre Nursery
Horseshoe Farm, Main Road
Bicknacre, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 4EX Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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