Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Early Years Assistant for their Buckhurst Hill location. You will foster a warm, nurturing atmosphere, supporting the development of children up to age 5 through engaging play and activities. Candidates are encouraged to apply even without prior experience in childcare and must share a passion for making learning fun. Competitive salary and attractive benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £26,790.40

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare roles is ideal but not essential.
• Passionate about making learning fun for children.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through interactive play.
• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Encourage children's curiosity and assist in reaching milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Creating engaging learning environments

Job description

Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £26,790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Buckhurst Hill, Essex

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 Buckhurst Hill nursery.

Nestled in a convenient location on Palmerston Road, our nursery offers a warm and nurturing environment for young children to learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to be rated"Good" by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality early years education and care.

Our setting benefits from excellent local amenities, with a variety of shops and restaurants just a short walk away. We are also well-connected by public transport, with nearby bus stops serving the549 and 304 routes, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy for busy families.

Our Benefits

• £26,790.40 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
  

*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.