Job Description

"In every job that must be done, is an element of fun." Mary Poppins

We're looking for talented, motivated, caring individuals to assisting our high achieving 'Jesters family' and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide the very best for all families and children.

We are looking to expand our brilliant teams across our 4 settings in and around Chelmsford, as our dynamic business continues to evolve and thrive.

If you are looking for a FLEXIBLE WORK PATTERN to fit around you, then apply for our BANK STAFF positions.

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…

We offer a range of attractive incentives including:

⭐ Career progression pathways

⭐ 'Perkbox' retail benefits & rewards

⭐ Referral programme

⭐ Staff wellbeing scheme

⭐ Upskilling, training & mentoring

⭐ Heavily discounted childcare

⭐ Warm, encouraging, fully supportive 'Jesters Family' environment

Our Early Years BANK positions, working with children from 3 months - 4 years old are all year round, hours and days negotiable, Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.15am - 6.30pm, at any of our settings.

Job overview

The role of the Early Years Assistant/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. As bank staff you will adapt to your role within each room and team and as each shift requires.

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.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 0- 40 per week, flexible/negotiable

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…