Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Assistant in Cambridge to support children’s development from infancy to age five. The role involves interactive play, activities, and building partnerships with colleagues and parents. Previous experience in child-related roles is preferred but not essential. The organization offers benefits including competitive salary, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£28,184 per annum

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in nurseries or child-related roles preferred but not essential.
• Ability to create engaging learning experiences.
• Skill in building strong relationships with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Support development towards key milestones.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Communication techniques with children

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £28,184 per annum

Location – Cambridge

Overview

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 Cambridge Milton Road Nursery. Enjoy a serene staff room perfect for unwinding during breaks, indulge in a delicious breakfast provided daily, and refresh with our thoughtfully stocked care baskets in the bathrooms. At Bright Horizons, we care for you as much as you care for the little ones!

Benefits

• £28,184 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.