Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Dorking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join their nurturing team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young children through engaging play and educational activities. You'll work collaboratively to foster a supportive environment where children can thrive and reach their developmental milestones. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this organization provides a vibrant workplace culture driven by core values of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or similar is ideal.
• Strong communication skills with children and adults are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.
• Work as part of a team caring for children up to age 5.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Communication techniques

Ability to develop trust

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £26,415 - £26,915 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Dorking, Surrey

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.”

Our Benefits

• £26,415 - £26,915 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.