Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Brentwood is seeking an Early Years Assistant. You will engage with children aged up to 5 through play, supporting their development and encouraging curiosity. Ideal candidates will have a passion for making learning enjoyable and possess good communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced leave, and professional development opportunities are offered.

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 programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a child-focused role is ideal but not required.
• Passion for creating engaging learning environments.
• Strong communication skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Support children’s development towards key milestones.
• Work as part of a team in a nursery setting.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Ability to develop trust and partnerships

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Nursery – [Nursery Name]

Salary – £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – [Location]

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 [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words]

Our Benefits

• £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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] we will be happy to help.