Early Years Practitioners Flexible/Cover Staff

Essex; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 16,820 - 18,790; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted childcare

Warm, encouraging work environment

Job summary

A community-focused childcare provider is seeking Early Years Practitioners to join their flexible cover staff team. This part-time role requires creating a safe and enjoyable environment for children, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong skills in education and safeguarding. Attractive incentives include heavily discounted childcare and a supportive work environment, aiming to contribute positively to local communities.

Qualifications

• Assist and support the leadership/management team to deliver high standards of care and education.
• Comply with regulatory requirements regarding Safeguarding, Health, Safety, and Hygiene.
• Create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest standards of welfare and education to the children in care.
• Support the team with compliance of regulations.

Skills

High standards of care and education

Compliance with regulatory requirements

Safeguarding awareness

Ability to create a welcoming environment

Job description

Early Years Practitioners Flexible/Cover Staff

Job Ref No. ECC370434-22S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £12.21-£13.64 per hour

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

Application Close: 18/12/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: After completion of Jesters application forms

Jesters BEAULIEU Nursery & Pre-school CM1

Jesters BICKNACRE Nursery & Out of School Club CM3

Jesters DANBURY Nursery School CM3

Part Time Early Years Practitioners required to join the 'bank staff' team for adhoc cover/flexible hours across our 4 Chelmsford area settings.

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.

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.

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]