Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Goldhawk Road Day Nursery and Preschool in Shepherd's Bush, West London, is seeking an Early Years Assistant. You will join a team looking after babies and children up to age 5, supporting their development through play, reading, and interactive activities.

We offer a starting salary of £29,432 per annum, with full or part-time hours, and benefits including childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, annual leave, pension, and wellbeing perks. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Able to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• 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 support development through interactive play, reading, and activities, helping children reach milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication

Play-based learning

Parent collaboration

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Goldhawk Road Day Nursery and Preschool, 214-216 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, Greater London, W12 9NX

Salary – Starting from £29,432 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Full or Part Time Hours available

Location – Shepherds Bush, West London, W12 9NX

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 a Early Years Assistant to join our Goldhawk Road Day Nursery and Preschool which has great public transport links, being only a short walk from the Goldhawk Road underground station (on the circle and Hammersmith and City lines), as well as some onsite parking.

Our Benefits

• £29,432.00 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

*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.