Part -Time Early Years Assistant – Bessborough Nursery & Pre-School

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  • Part Time
  • SW1V 2JD
  • Bessborough Nursery and Pre-School
  • 15 hours per week

Job Details

  • Job Posted: 2 weeks ago
  • Hours: 15 hours per week
  • Salary: £9.89 per hour
  • Qualification: Unqualified
  • Location: 1 Bessborough Street
    London
    SW1V 2JD
  • Bus Routes: C10, 360
  • Stations: Pimlico, Vauxhall

Job Description

Our Bessborough Nursery based in the heart of Pimlico is recruiting an Early Years Assistant to support them from 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Monday to Friday.

In this position, you will supervise the children in your room during child-led activities, encourage their learning through play and role modelling, all while following routines and ensuring that the children are safeguarded and happy. You will work closely with your Nursery team and management to ensure policies and procedures are followed and also build strong relationships with the parents and families.

Job Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting.
  • Experience in an early year’s setting is desirable
  • To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time.
  • To encourage a supportive team atmosphere and the ability to work together in a positive and compassionate way.
  • To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others.
  • To be dedicated in achieving the highest standard of education and care
  • Have a passion for making a difference in their communities.
  • A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate

Working at Bessborough Nursery and Pre-School

  • 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
  • Opening times – 8am-6pm

Age Range: Birth-5 years
OFSTED Rating: Outstanding

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Staff Benefits

We know it's our team that makes LEYF great. When you join us as a permanent member of staff, you will enjoy many benefits:

• Pay competitive with the sector
• 50% discount on nursery fees (pro-rata)
• 7% pension contribution
• A minimum of 23 days’ annual leave per year (up to 36 days) including 8 Bank Holidays, plus 3 days over Christmas
• Sick pay entitlement (after 6 months’ service)

• Paid overtime
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £550)
• Maternity, paternity & shared parental leave entitlement (after 2 years’ service)
• Up to 5 days' special leave entitlement
• Access to LEYF’s training academy and MY LEYF online learning platform - 8 days’ paid training per year
• 10% GLL gym discount
• Tea and coffee
• MY LEYF modules on meditation, mindfulness and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme; support and counselling and advice on financial and legal issues
• Eligibility for a hardship fund grant 

• Season pass loan

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping with Employee Purchase Programme
• Invitations to LEYF social events - Summer Conference, BBQ, Christmas Party, Awards.

Career Progression

At LEYF we aim to promote 50% of our leaders from within and nurture our staff to help them progress in their careers.

Each person who joins the LEYF family will work with their Manager to create a development plan. If you aspire to become a manager or you want to be the best you can be in your role, LEYF, using our coaching and mentoring approach, coupled with our famous LEYF Academy courses, will support your journey.

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Location

Address: 1 Bessborough Street
London
SW1V 2JD

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