Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Barrow upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave & bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons Barrow is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our Barrow nursery. You will work with a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5, engaging them through play, activities and reading while supporting their development towards milestones.

We welcome applicants with or without previous childcare experience and offer comprehensive benefits, including DBS checks and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage children with interactive play, activities and reading.
• Support colleagues in each child’s development towards key milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Barrow

Nursery – Bright Horizons Barrow

Salary – £27,580.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Barrow

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 Barrow nursery.

Our Benefits

• £27,580.80 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 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.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.