Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Ely; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (GP access, wage-on

Professional development programme

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Pre-School in Cambridge, CB7 4EX, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our caring team. You will support babies and children up to age 5 with playful learning, reading, and activities that spark curiosity.

Join a culture built on honesty, excellence, accountability, respect and teamwork, with great staff benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 with development through play and activities.
• Support colleagues with each child’s milestones and learning journey.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Passion for learning

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Pre-School

Salary – £26,663 per annum

Location – Cambridge, CB7 4EX

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 Ely nursery, which is conveniently located in the Cambridgeshire Business Park, just five minutes from Ely train station. We offer on-site parking for staff. Our modern, purpose-built nursery features a large outdoor area and well-equipped, spacious rooms that encourage children to learn through exploration and investigation.

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.

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.