Job Description

"There's a different point of view awaiting you if you just look up." Mary Poppins

We need people who are aiming high. Caring, motivated, passionate individuals to join our exceptional 'Jesters family'. Those who want to launch their childcare career, and are looking for expert guidance and opportunity to grow, develop and fly!

Full or Part Time Early Years Assistant vacancies at
Jesters Beaulieu Nursery & Pre-School
Jesters Bicknacre Nursery

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 looking for your FIRST STEP into your childcare career, 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:

⭐ Career progression pathways

⭐ 'Perkbox' retail benefits & rewards

⭐ 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

Our Early Years Assistant positions, working with children from 3 months - 4 years old are all year round, part time or full time up to 40 hours a week, permanent post Monday - Friday.

Job overview

The role of the Early Years Assistant 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.

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

Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today!

Job Types: Full-timeand Part-time, PermanentandBank options available.

Pay: £11.55-£11.70 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Monday to Friday

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…