Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits & GP access

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery in Didcot is seeking an Early Years Assistant. The 63-place setting offers a Good Ofsted rating, Forest School activities, and a spacious outdoor space.

You’ll work as part of a team to support children’s development and well-being, with a DBS check and safeguarding at the core of our approach. The role is full-time, Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, with onsite parking and comprehensive benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to engage children through play and learning activities.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and parents and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Support children’s development through interactive play, reading and activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to track milestones and ensure safety.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with children

Teamwork

Partnership with parents

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery

Salary – £27,976 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – OX11 0QX

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 Little Stars Day Nursery! The beautiful 63 place nursery is proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is based in Didcot with onsite parking and good transport links. The nursery offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Forest School, and features well-resourced rooms and a spacious garden for lots of outdoor teaching and learning!

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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.