Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC558624-20 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £20,000 - £24,000

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/01/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Description

Are you able to pretend to eat play dough creations, drink numerous cups of 'tea', be able to count the heads of many small moving people, read a book upside down, sing in the rain, be fluent in dinosaur talk, know all about Miss Rachel and Cocomelon, be able to laugh at jokes you don't find funny and offer big, warm hugs whenever required!

Then you might be the person we are looking for to join our team!

Home from Home Childcarers are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Must have a friendly and caring nature, have excellent communication skills, be able to work well as part of the team and have children's safety and wellbeing at the forefront of your mind!

Working Hours:
Full time (40 hours), Part time (24 hours) and bank hours available, positions are all year round, shifts between the hours of 7.30am - 6pm.

Requirements:

Have a Level 2 or above in Childcare
Desirable for all applicants to have had previous experience working with children, however not essential as an inhouse training package will be provided.
Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the EYFS and a genuine passion for working with young children.

You will also receive:
Up to 28 days paid holiday, 2 week Christmas and New Year Closure and bank holiday closures, career progression, childcare options (depending on availability), warm, encouraging and fully supportive Home from Home family environment.

If you're interested in this position, we would love to hear from you!

Applications will be subject to safeguarding checks and interviews.

Information about the School

Home from Home Childcarers is based in Old Harlow. We are open from 7.30am - 6pm for 50 weeks of the year (closed for 2 weeks at Christmas). We provide full day care for children aged 3 months - 4 years 11 months.

We also have Home from Home Kids Club at a local Primary school and provide after school care for 5 local primary school and holiday club care for children up to 11 years.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.