Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Poole; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Vitality/wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori is seeking an Early Years Assistant to care for babies and young children up to age 5 at our Poole nursery. You will join a team delivering engaging play, reading, and activities to support development and milestones.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week) with a pay of £12.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include DBS checks, childcare discount, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Facilitate interactive play, activities, reading and curiosity.
• Support colleagues in each child’s development toward key milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience (preferred)

Communication with children/parents

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Poole MontessoriSalary – £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - Part time 15 hours per weekLocation – PooleAre 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 Poole Montessori Day 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. 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!