Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years organization in Fleet seeks an Early Years Assistant to support children from birth to age 5 through interactive play and developmental activities. The ideal candidate has a passion for making learning enjoyable and engaging, with a strong ability to communicate with children and parents. This role offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to build trust with children and parents.
• Strong communication skills with both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Support children up to age 5 through interactive play.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Engaging learning methods

Communication techniques

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £25,538 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Fleet

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 Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool.

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