Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Clapham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant in Clapham. You will care for babies and children up to five years old, engaging them in play, reading and activities that support their development.

The role offers a supportive environment with HEART values, opportunities for professional development, and a childcare discount. Clapham location is easily accessible near Clapham Common and Clapham High Street stations.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children ideal but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS is required for this sector.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team and adapt to nursery needs.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, reading and activities to support development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to track milestones and progress.

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,184 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Clapham, London

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 Clapham Nursery, situated just a short walk from Clapham Common tube station and Clapham High Street train station..

The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good' and has a dedicated art studio, sports studio, and children's kitchen within seven age-specific rooms.

Our Benefits

• 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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.