Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Colindale, London, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a caring team. The role supports babies and children up to five years old through interactive play, reading, and activities, helping each child reach developmental milestones.

We offer a structured benefits package including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, reading and activities to support development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve key milestones for each child.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery & PreschoolSalary – Starting from £29,432 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | PermanentLocation – Colindale, London, NW9Are 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 Beaufort Park, situated in Colindale.Our Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is situated in Colindale with great transport links. We're just a 10 minute walk from Mill Hill Station, Colindale and Hendon Underground Station and under a mile from Colindale town centre. The nursery caters for up to 102 children aged 3 months to five years and benefits from a beautiful modern space with bright, airy rooms filled with cosy reading corners, imagination stations and sensory area's along with a large garden area with play equipment.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first childEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachShift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 daysSubject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forPrevious experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!