Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount%

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery is hiring an Early Years Assistant to join our team in Kenilworth. You will work with babies and children up to age 5, supporting their development through interactive play, reading, and engaging activities.

We offer a full-time, 40-hour week in a refurbished nursery with extensive outdoor space. Competitive salary (£27,580.80 per annum depending on qualifications and experience) and a range of benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience 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 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 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, activities, reading, and encourage curiosity.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery

Salary – £27,580.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Mon-Fri | 40 Hours Per Week | Permanent

Location – Kenilworth, Warwickshire

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 Kenilworth Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is situated in the beautiful castle town of Kenilworth -commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa and the West Midlands. This nursery offers a full refurbished environment, extensive outdoor area and is full of cosy reading corners, sensory area’s and imagination stations!

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.