Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will engage with children up to age 5, supporting their development through interactive play and activities. Ideal applicants will have experience working with children, a passion for learning, and strong communication skills. This position offers benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or similar environment is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Various communication techniques are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children's development through play and activities.
• Work as part of a team to enhance children's learning.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Strong communication skills

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,184 - £28,724.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location –Kingston upon Thames

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 Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool.

? On-Site Garden Allotment

? Excellent Transport Links

?️ Close to Kingston Town Centre

? Nurturing, Home-From-Home Environment

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 24/7 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!

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