Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Maidenhead is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support and nurture children up to the age of 5. The role involves encouraging development through interactive play and activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for learning and the ability to form strong relationships with children and colleagues. Benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working 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 both colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development towards key milestones.
• Encourage interactive play and activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for learning

Communication techniques

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.