Early Year Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join their nursery. You will engage with children up to 5 years old through interactive play and developmental support. The role offers a salary between £28,184 and £28,274, with benefits such as a 40% childcare discount and professional development opportunities. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006.

Benefits

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or similar setting is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust with children and parents.
• Strong communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years.
• Engage children through play and activities.
• Support children’s development towards key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,184 - £28,274 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – West Dulwich, London

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our West Norwood nursery, situated in West Dulwich, London.

Our Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good’ and is set within a beautifully designed building.

Benefits

• £28,184 - £28,274 per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Assistant, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

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 develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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