Flexi Bank Early Years Assistant - Leys Nursery and Pre-School

London Early Years Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-focused nursery group in Dagenham seeks a Flexi Bank Early Years Assistant to support children and facilitate learning through play. The role offers part-time hours with great benefits including training, a generous pension, and up to 35 days off yearly. Ideal candidates should be positive, friendly, and possess the right to work in the UK. No previous qualifications are required, and support is available for learning.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off, including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK.
• An ability to safeguard and protect children.
• Reliable, positive and friendly disposition.
• No entry qualifications are necessary, and training support is available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Early Years activities and supervision of children.
• Support children with learning through play.
• Participate in outings and on-site activities.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with daily routines, ensuring safeguarding practices are followed.

Skills

Safeguarding and protecting children

Positive and friendly disposition

Job description

Overview

Flexi Bank Early Years Assistant - Part Time - Dagenham, RM10 - £12.21 per hour + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart. LEYF Nurseries is a family of 40 nurseries focused on the child and their family, providing strong in-house training and opportunities for promotion. LEYF nurseries are community focused where teams take care of each other.

Benefits

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Access to wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

What you will do / Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Early Years activities and supervision of children in the nursery setting
• Support children with learning through play, including activities like science, baking sessions, and age-appropriate curriculum experiences
• Participate in outings and on-site activities (e.g., trips to museums or visits to nearby LEYF nurseries)
• Collaborate with the nursery team to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for children and families
• Assist with daily routines, ensuring safeguarding and child protection practices are followed

What you need / Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• Reliable, positive and friendly disposition
• No entry qualifications are necessary, and training support is available if you want to learn more

About the nursery

Leys Nursery and Pre-School is rated Good by Ofsted and provides Early Years education and childcare from birth to 5 years old. Located in Dagenham, near Dagenham East underground station and The Leys park. The nursery is bright and modern, with rooms for different age groups and a garden for free-flow play.

How to apply

Apply now. Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.