Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; New Barn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool in Longfield, Kent, is hiring an Early Years Assistant to support babies and children up to age 5 through interactive play, activities and reading, helping each child reach their key milestones. Salary £26,662 - £27,086 per annum.

Benefits include a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, wellbeing support and access to a professional development programme.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Willingness to engage in safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support development through interactive play, activities, reading and exploration.
• Assist colleagues in delivering development milestones for each child.

Skills

Child interaction

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – £26,662 - £27,086 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Longfield, KentAre 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 Longfield nursery.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first childEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forPrevious experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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. 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!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. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!