Zero Hours EY Educators & Holiday Club Assistants

About the School - Little Downsend Leatherhead Little Downsend Leatherhead, located just a 5 minute walk from the Junior and Senior School, possesses its own special character, with large bright, well equipped classrooms, brimming with interactive activities. Little Downsend Leatherhead has the largest outdoor area of the three schools, with over an acre of garden space including playgrounds, astro turfed sports area and a magnificent forest school zone. At each of our Little Downsend schools, we instil the same nurture, innovation, love of life, dynamic energy and high standards, supported by experienced and passionate teachers. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Educator/Holiday Club Assistant to join our fantastic team. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, \'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world\'. About the role As a Zero Hours Early Years Educator and Holiday Club Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the care, learning, and wellbeing of children at Little Downsend and during Holiday Club provision. You will assist in delivering a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities, while ensuring a fun, safe, and stimulating environment where children thrive. Your duties will include supporting personal care routines, supervising lunch and playtimes, and helping maintain the smooth daily running of the club. This flexible, zero-hours role is ideal for someone looking for part-time or casual work within a nurturing, high-quality early years setting. You\'ll work closely with our experienced team to uphold the values of Little Downsend and contribute to our warm, caring school community. To view a full job description, click here . Who we are looking for: You are enthusiastic, caring, and confident in working with young children. You have a good understanding of child development and a genuine commitment to high-quality childcare. You are reliable, adaptable, and work well with others, always putting the children\'s safety and wellbeing first. A childcare qualification or relevant experience is desirable, but your positive attitude and willingness to learn are most important. If you\'re passionate about supporting young learners in a vibrant school environment, we\'d love to hear from you. Benefits at Cognita Free lunch provided Free parking on site (subject to availability) Exclusive third-party discounts How to Apply Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 8th June 2025 . Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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