Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Assistant, where you will nurture and inspire children aged 3 months to 5 years. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact through engaging play and educational activities, fostering development and curiosity in young minds. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, you will be part of a team that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Enjoy a range of benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, all while contributing to a nurturing environment that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.
• Collaborate with team members to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for education

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Haydon Hall Montessori Nursery

Salary – £28,184 per annum/ £13.55 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Fulltime and Part Time Available

Location – Pinner, HA5 2EG

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 Haydon Hall Montessori nursery. Haydon Hall is an Ofsted rated Outstanding nursery catering for up to 74 children from ages 3 month to 5 years.

• 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

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!