Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a well-respected nursery in Chelmsford as an Early Years Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives by fostering their development through engaging activities and play. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and learning. With a culture rooted in honesty and teamwork, you will be supported in your professional growth while enjoying benefits like childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave. If you’re eager to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Engagement techniques

Education

Early Years Educator qualification

Childcare qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £25,538.44 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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 Chelmsford nursery. Our Chelmsford setting offer onsite parking.

• Starting £25,538.44 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!