Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization is seeking an Early Years Assistant for their Eddington Day Nursery. The successful applicant will nurture and support children's learning through play and activities, fostering a fun and engaging environment. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for early childhood education and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience with children, such as working as a Nursery Assistant or Teaching Assistant, is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to engage children in learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Engage in interactive play and activities to support children's development.
• Encourage and facilitate developmental milestones.

Skills

Ability to develop trust

Passion for learning

Communication techniques

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £28,184 per annum

Location – Eddington, Cambridge, CB3

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 Eddington Nursery which is located in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike.

Our 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.