Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Maidenhead is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children from 3 months to 5 years. The role involves interactive play and encouraging development through engaging activities. Ideal candidates have a passion for learning and may have experience in similar roles. This position offers a competitive salary, great benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, and is located within a supportive environment.

Benefits

40% discount for childcare

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• 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 the age of 5.
• Engage in interactive play and activities to support development.
• Encourage children's curiosity and development towards key milestones.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents

Variety of communication techniques

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery

Salary – £26,416 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

House - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri

Location – Maidenhead, SL6 4ER

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 Maidenhead Day Nursery. This setting is located just a 10 minute walk from Maidenhead town and has good train and bus links. The nursery caters for up to 93 children and supports from ages 3 months to 5 years old.

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.