Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join their vibrant nursery. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives by fostering their development through engaging activities and play. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, the organization promotes a culture driven by core values. Enjoy a supportive work environment, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.
• Work as part of a team to care for children up to age 5.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Teamwork

Engaging learning activities

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Quayside Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £25,539 per annum

Location – Ipswich

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 Quayside Nursery which is located on the grounds of the University of Suffolk. The nursery offers excellent access to local transport and provides car parking if needed. The nursery features four spacious rooms and a beautiful garden, complete with an extensive gardening and planting area, a forest section, and age-specific spaces filled with resources and activities designed to ignite children's imaginations.

Our Benefits

• £25,539 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*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!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.