Early Years Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave 20 days + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Shift options 40 hours over 4–5 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool in Epsom, Surrey is hiring an Early Years Assistant to join our warm, Ofsted Outstanding setting.

You will work with babies and children up to age 5, supporting development through interactive play, reading, and engaging activities while collaborating with colleagues and parents.

We offer a salary from £29,432 per annum, 20 days annual leave, childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, pension, and a clear career development programme.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, reading and activities.
• Support children's development toward key milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

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.

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