Early Years Educator

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Location: Pimlico

Salary: £8.78 - £10.18 per hour dependant on qualification  

Hours: Part Time - 25 hours per week

Qualification: Level 1 or above in Early Years Childcare or equivalent

We are recruiting for an Early Years Assistant to join our Bessborough Community Nursery on a part time basis. The aim of your role will be to help continue to provide outstanding childcare. At Bessborough we have a great team and we want to give Early Years professionals the opportunity to offer high quality childcare. In return we help to progress and develop your own knowledge and skills for you to be able to progress and take the new step in your career.

Person Specification:

• Qualification Early Years Childcare or relevant work experience within an Early Years Setting
• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, safeguarding
• Ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary
• To build strong, supportive and professional relationships with the team

Working at Bessborough:

• 1 Baby, 1 Toddler & 1 Pre-school room
• 51 place setting
• We have large spacious rooms across 1 floor that all leads out to a fantastic garden space
• 0-5 Years
• Ofsted Rating – ‘outstanding’
• Opening times – 8am-6pm

Our Benefits:  

• Make a difference to the children who need it the most
• Pay and conditions above national average within the early years sector
• 50% off of childcare
• £750 refer a friend bonus
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
• Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.
• 10% GLL Gym discount
• 7% employer contribution towards pension
• Possible salary increases after probation

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The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required. “