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About the Role

Join Junior Adventures Group (JAG) as an Early Years Lead and help little ones flourish in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment. You will plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities, ensure children's wellbeing, and inspire curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children.
• Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures.
• Support children's development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences.
• Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included.
• Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities.
• Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers, etc.).
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team.
• Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play.
• Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.

Requirements

• An EYFS Early Years Qualification is essential for this role.
• Management & Team leading experience desirable.
• Able to demonstrate a real passion for working with children.
• Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential
• All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List Check.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks.
• Online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.

Skills

• Caring
• Creative
• Positive energy
• Confidently lead Early Years activities

Location

• Alderton County Junior & Infant School Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton IG10 3HE

Work Type

• Term Time Only
• Split shift
• Full-time during school holidays (optional)

Experience Level

• Management & Team leading experience desirable

Education Level

• Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Salary/Compensations

• £14.00 an hour

Benefits

• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured.
• Discounted wraparound and holiday club care for your little ones.
• Rewards for recommending friends and family to join the JAG family.
• Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development.
• No weekend working.
• Family-friendly hours and a supportive, fun team culture.

About the Company

• Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is the UK’s leading provider of wraparound childcare.
• We’re all about play, learning, and connection.
• Our people make JAG special. Every day, our incredible teams create joyful, meaningful experiences for children across the UK.

Equal Opportunity

• We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks.