Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork! As an Early Years Assistant, you'll create engaging learning experiences for children up to 5 years old, fostering their development through play and activities. This role offers a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young learners. With excellent access to transport, a beautiful nursery setting, and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Apply today and be part of a team that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006!

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children's development through interactive play.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Engagement with children

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons [Nursery Name] Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £25,539 per annum

Contract - Part Time | Lunch Cover | 25 hours

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. 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.

• 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!