Early Years Assistant - Fire Station Nursery and Pre-School - Full-Time
- Employer
- London Early Years Foundation
- Location
- East London, London
- Salary
- Up to 22600 UKP per year
- Closing date
- 6 Dec 2023
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Assistant, Apprentice
- Sector
- Nursery
Job Details
If you love children, this could be the job for you
âWhen I come back from holiday, the childrenâs faces light up.â â Bobbi-Jo, former Apprentice
Weâre the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.
LEYF is known for quality teachers â we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other.
Whatâs in it for you?
âLEYF has helped my career through ongoing training and support.â â Caroline, Early Years Educator
- Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
- Flexible working contract choices â full-time, part-time (3 days, AM or PM shifts)
- Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
- 70% discount on childcare fees
- Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Sector-leading parental leave
- Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations
A bit about the role
âI like the teamwork here. Theyâve given me a lot of skills to help develop my career.â â Estefania, Early Years Assistant
If youâre a natural with children and want to find out if childcare is for you, this could be a great next step.
Youâll support the nursery team in supervising fun activities, caring for the children and keeping them safe and happy.
As part of the team, you might take the children on a train to the Science Museum, hop on a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or join in baking sessions with the children and your nursery chef.
While entry qualifications arenât necessary, if you want to learn more, we can help you get the training you need. Whether this is your first step into work or youâre looking for a career change, age is no barrier.
About the Nursery
âMy nursery is like a family.â â OâShana, Room Leader
Based inside The Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington, close to Rectory Road station this nursery dedicated to different age groups, including a cosy room for babies. This nursery is a core part of the community supporting parents and children to success.
You will need:
- The right to work in the UK
- To be able to work all year round
- A strong work ethic
- An ability to safeguard and protect children
- To be positive, reliable and friendly
Apply now
Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.
Company
At LEYF, we are more than just a nursery. We are making a difference every day to the lives of children in areas of London where there is limited access to high-quality early years education for local children, especially those living in poverty.
With a network of 39 nurseries across London, we are one of the largest providers of funded places for two-year-olds in London, and over 50% of those nurseries are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. As a social enterprise, our profits are invested back into our organisation so that we can continue to provide this high-quality education for all children and their families.
If you want to work somewhere with real purpose and heart, LEYF has a role for you. Whilst you are working to support our children, we make sure to support you too. You’ll benefit from:
- Award-winning training and development
- 26 days annual leave + 8 paid training days each year
- Extensive benefits (including 70% of childcare fees and your birthday off)
- Flexible working options
- Money to celebrate Ofsted inspections as a team
- Sector-leading parental leave pay (50% of your salary)
We want you want to be part of our supportive team that makes a difference every day and gives every child the best start in life, apply for one of our roles today and see find opportunities to grow with us in your new career journey.
- Website
- https://leyf.org.uk/careers/
- Telephone
- 020 7592 3620
- Location
-
121 Marsham Street
Pimlico
London
SW1P 4LX
GB
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