Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

24/6 virtual GP appointments and welll

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a friendly team caring for babies and children up to age 5. You will support interactive play, reading and activities, helping children explore and learn while collaborating with colleagues.

This role emphasizes building trust with children, parents and staff, using varied communication approaches, and contributing to each child’s milestones. DBS checks apply; inclusive and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 through interactive play, activities and reading.
• Support colleagues with each child's development towards their key milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

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.

• 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.

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 24/6 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