Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool in Epsom, Surrey is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our warm, supportive team. You will care for babies and children up to 5 years, guiding play, reading, and activities to help each child reach key milestones while building strong links with colleagues and families.

The role offers from £29,432 per annum, plus benefits including childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days leave plus bank holidays, pension and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience with children is welcome but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Good communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Support play, reading and activities to aid development.
• Collaborate with team to meet each child’s milestones.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare

Patience

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Epsom, Surrey

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 Epsom Waltham House Nursery, situated in Epsom, Surrey.

Set in a quiet, residential area, our Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Epsom provides the very best care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, and we can’t wait to welcome you.

Our Benefits

• From £29,432 per annum
• 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. 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.

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!