Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Grove Lodge Day Nursery and Preschool in Burgess Hill is seeking an Early Years Assistant. You will join a team caring for babies and children up to age five, supporting their learning through play, reading, and activities while helping colleagues with each child’s development toward key milestones.

We offer a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a caring team.
• Support children's development toward key milestones through play, reading and activities.
• Assist colleagues in delivering a nurturing and safe learning environment.

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Grove Lodge Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Burgess HillAre 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 Bright Horizons Grove Lodge Day Nursery and Preschool.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forPrevious experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application.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.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!