Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Assistant in Farnborough, where your passion for early childhood education can shine. This role involves nurturing and engaging with children up to the age of 5, creating fun and interactive learning experiences that foster their development. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and support, you'll be part of a culture that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Enjoy generous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, while making a significant impact on the lives of young learners. If you're ready to contribute to a great place to work, apply today!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Passion for learning

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery

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

Location – Farnborough

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 Farnborough Day Nursery.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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

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