Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery as an Early Years Assistant in Bury St Edmunds, where you’ll support children up to age 5 in their development through engaging play and activities. With on-site benefits, a welcoming environment, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a fulfilling career in early childhood education.

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

• Experience with children ideal but not essential.
• Passionate about making learning fun.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development through interactive play and activities.
• Work as part of a team caring for babies and children up to age 5.
• Encourage children’s curiosity and achievement of key milestones.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Trust building

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £25,539 per annum

Location – Bury St Edmunds

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 Bury St Edmunds Nursery which is rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Nursery is nestled in a peaceful residential area with convenient access to the A14 and close links to the M33 bus route. Our nursery features bright and airy rooms with seamless access to a spacious, multi-surfaced garden. We also provide on-site parking for your convenience.

Our Benefits

• £25,539 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

*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.