Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join their vibrant nursery team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, fostering their development through engaging activities and interactive play. With a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, the organization values honesty, excellence, and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying generous benefits, including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to contribute to a nurturing atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to engage children through interactive play.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through play and activities.
• Work as part of a team to care for children up to age 5.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Strong communication skills

Ability to develop trust

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery

Salary – £25,538.44 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Mon-Fri | 40 Hours Per Week

Location – Maidenhead, SL6

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 Maidenhead 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.

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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.