Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Reigate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Nursery Assistant to join their vibrant team at a Reigate nursery. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with young children through interactive play, fostering their curiosity and development in a supportive environment. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth, the nursery provides a range of benefits including discounted childcare, flexible working options, and access to development programs. If you are enthusiastic about making learning fun and impactful for children, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare of 40% for the first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programme access

Flexible working options

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare roles like Nursery Assistant or Teaching Assistant is beneficial.
• Ability to foster trust and communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children up to age 5 and engaging them through play and activities.
• Communicating daily with parents about their child's activities.
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Building trust and relationships

Understanding of child protection policies

Passion for engaging children

Previous experience with children

Job description

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Nursery : Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary : £23,795 - £24,280 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location : Reigate, Surrey

We are looking for a full-time, passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Reigate, Surrey.

What we can offer you

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for the first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee appreciation throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Flexible working options

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and have achieved recognition as a Great Place for Wellbeing and a Great Place for Women.

Since 2005, the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has supported the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day each year!

What you’ll be doing

• Working as part of a nursery team caring for babies and children up to age 5.
• Engaging in daily adventures with children through interactive play, activities, reading, and supporting their curiosity through our learning curriculum.
• Communicating daily with parents about their child's activities.
• Providing a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe and nurtured.
• Supporting colleagues in encouraging children's development towards key milestones.
• Promoting and ensuring child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential—roles such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder, or similar are relevant.
• A passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents.
• Effective communication skills with children and adults.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies.