Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Hart; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in England seeks an Early Years Assistant to care for children up to 5 years old. The ideal candidate should enjoy engaging with children through play, activities, and supporting their development milestones. Previous childcare experience is ideal but not essential. This role offers various benefits, including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development program.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust with children and parents.
• Variety of communication techniques for children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Support colleagues in children's developmental milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for education

Job description

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.

Qualifications & experience

• Previous experience working with children is 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.

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.
• Subject to T&Cs.