Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Additional leave purchase

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a friendly team caring for babies and children up to age 5 in Horsham. You will support development through interactive play, reading and activities, working closely with colleagues and parents to encourage milestones.

Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential. A passion for learning, strong communication, safeguarding awareness and DBS checks will be required before appointment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.
• Safeguarding awareness and pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to 5 years old as part of a supportive team.
• Encourage development through interactive play, activities and reading.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location - Horsham

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

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.
• Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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