Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Assistant to join a vibrant nursery team. This role involves nurturing and supporting children up to five years old through interactive play and learning activities. With a commitment to child welfare and development, you'll work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and communication. The nursery offers a range of extracurricular activities and a spacious garden, making it an exciting place for both children and staff. If you are enthusiastic about making learning fun and engaging, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Provide a caring environment and support children's development.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Passion for learning

Understanding of child protection

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: From £25,222.70 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11

We are looking for a full time, passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Little Stars situated in Harwell.

The beautiful 63-place nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is based in Didcot with onsite parking and good transport links. The nursery offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Forest School, and features well-resourced rooms and a spacious garden for lots of outdoor teaching and learning!

What we can offer you:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&C Apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as part of a nursery team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Having daily adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading and helping them with their curious minds through the learning curriculum.
• Communicating with parents daily on their child’s activities.
• Providing a caring and supportive environment where the children feel safe and looked after.
• Supporting colleagues to encourage the children’s development towards key milestones.
• Promoting and ensuring child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children.

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.