Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join their vibrant nursery team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children, fostering their growth through interactive play and learning activities. You will be part of a supportive environment that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. With a commitment to professional development and a culture that encourages creativity, this position is perfect for those passionate about making learning fun and engaging. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work and make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Teamwork

Engaging learning

Education

Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery

Salary –Starting from £26,790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Milton, Abingdon OX14 4RY

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 Milton Park Nursery. 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!

• 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
• *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!