SEN 121 Support - Part time

Bright Horizons UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and supportive environment as a part-time Nursery Assistant in a well-rated nursery. This role offers the chance to inspire and engage young minds through play and learning activities, while also fostering a safe and caring atmosphere. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, building strong relationships with children and their families. This innovative organization values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including flexible working options and a commitment to professional development. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

40% discounted childcare for the first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Access to Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to use various communication techniques effectively.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children up to the age of 5 in a nursery setting.
• Engaging children through interactive play and activities.
• Communicating with parents about their child's activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Understanding of child protection

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £11.95 per hour

Location: Sale, Manchester

We are looking for a part-time, passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Sale setting. This role is 15 hours per week.

This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for the first child
• 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
• 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 is 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 is 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 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.