Early Years Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery & Preschool in Maidenhead is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our team. You will help look after babies and children up to age 5 through interactive play, reading, and activities, supporting each child’s development.

We offer 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, permanent contract, and a benefits package including 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, wellbeing support, and access to

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong 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.
• Support children’s development towards their key milestones.
• Encourage curious minds through interactive play and reading.

Skills

Childcare familiarity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery & Preschool

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.