Easy Years Practitioners

Jesters Childcare; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment for children while delivering high-quality education. Candidates must hold at least a Level 3 qualification or be qualifying within 6 months. The position emphasizes compliance with health and safety regulations and creates a supportive family atmosphere. Attractive incentives include career progression and staff well-being schemes.

Benefits

Career progression pathways

Extra annual leave bonuses

Long service rewards

Referral programme

Staff wellbeing scheme

Upskilling, training & mentoring

Heavily discounted childcare

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Dedicated and dynamic practitioner.
• Experience in childcare or education roles.
• Ability to assist in leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for children.
• Deliver high standards of care and education.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for education

Stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Openings

Jesters Bicknacre Nursery CM3: 1 x Toddler room Early Years Practitioner – 18 hours per week, all year round.

Jesters Beaulieu Nursery & Pre‑school CM1: 1 x Baby room Early Years Practitioner – Full Time, all year round.

“Practically perfect in every way.” – Mary Poppins

About Jesters

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’.

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

What We Offer

We offer a range of attractive incentives:

• Career progression pathways
• Extra annual leave bonuses
• Long service rewards
• Referral programme
• Staff wellbeing scheme
• Upskilling, training & mentoring
• 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 with regulatory requirements regarding Safeguarding, Health, Safety, Hygiene and Equalities.

PLEASE NOTE: This role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker visa, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Expected Profile

We look for dedicated, dynamic practitioners who bring passion and stamina to the role.

Whether you are returning to work after a break, or want to progress your career pathway, Jesters will support you on your journey.

Quotes

“There’s nowhere to go but up.” – Mary Poppins

Careers soar at Jesters – spread your wings today!