Term-Time Early Years Lead — Level 3 Qualified

Junior Adventures Group Uk; Waterford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group UK is seeking an Early Years Lead (Level 3 qualification) to inspire little learners at Merchant Taylors’ Prep Watford. You’ll plan and deliver age-appropriate activities after school, ensuring wellbeing and a safe, caring environment.

With a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a commitment to safeguarding, you’ll work term-time hours, up to 15 per week, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. The role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities to develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Enhanced DBS check required and references.
• Two references—one from most recent employer and one from childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Plan and deliver activities

Safeguarding awareness

Engage children

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Junior Adventures Group UK is seeking an Early Years Lead (Level 3 qualification) to inspire little learners at Merchant Taylors’ Prep Watford. You’ll plan and deliver age-appropriate activities after school, ensuring wellbeing and a safe, caring environment.

With a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a commitment to safeguarding, you’ll work term-time hours, up to 15 per week, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. The role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities to develop professionally.