Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Eddington; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Pension

24/7 virtual GP & early wage access

Professional development program

Resumo da oferta

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a dedicated team in Cambridge’s Eddington area. You will care for children up to 5 years old, support their development through play, reading and engaging activities.

No previous experience is required, but passion for early years is essential and you’ll work within a welcoming, supportive culture. The role offers a structured benefits package including childcare discount, enhanced parental leave,

Qualificações

• Experience with children is preferred but not required.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsabilidades

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Support development through interactive play, reading and activities.

Conhecimentos

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Formação académica

None required

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £29,432 per annum

Location – Eddington, Cambridge

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.”

Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery are looking for an Early Years Assistant to join their team. The nursery is located in an award‑winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. The nursery offers a fantastic opportunity to join a professionally strong and culturally diverse team with a great passion for Early Years and Education.

We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socializing. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff. Additionally, free parking is available.

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
• 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

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.