Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Early Years Assistant, where your passion for engaging with children can shine. This role involves nurturing young minds through interactive play and supporting their development in a beautifully converted nursery setting. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in children's lives. Enjoy a range of benefits, including childcare discounts and flexible working hours, while being part of a team that values your contributions. If you're ready to inspire and support the next generation, apply today!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Passion for teaching

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £26,790 - £27,289 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

We are looking for a full time, passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Leatherhead Nursery and Preschool and is situated has excellent transport links, located close to Leatherhead train station.

The nursery is set within a beautiful, purposely converted setting, consisting of 6 individual home-bases tailored to each age group. The nursery also features a large external play area, where our children can learn and explore!

Our Benefits

• £26,790 - £27,289 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.