Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant to engage with children up to age 5 through fun, interactive play. The role requires a passion for child development, fostering trust with colleagues and parents, and creating a supportive learning environment. Benefits include competitive pay, childcare discounts, and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to a professional development programme

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in child care ideal but not essential.
• Ability to work with children up to age 5.
• Empathy and understanding towards child development.

Responsibilities

• Look after children in a nursery environment.
• Support children's development through interactive play.
• Encourage learning and engagement.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Communication techniques

Trust development

Job description

Early Years Assistant, Brighton and Hove

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

15583e1b3565

Job Views:

6

Posted:

16.07.2025

Expiry Date:

30.08.2025

Job Description:

Nursery –Bright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £25,538 - £25,875 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Hove

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 Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Cromwell Road.

This nursery offers beautiful bright spacious rooms, a large outdoor space, and a garden which features a growing area. They also get out into the community with the children once a week and all of the staff is Makaton trained.

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!

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom