Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a passionate Early Years Assistant for their Southborough Woodlands Preschool, where you'll support children up to the age of 5 in their development through play and engaging activities. Join a supportive team driven by HEART principles and enjoy competitive benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Roles considered include Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children’s development through interactive play and activities.

Skills

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Passion for making learning fun

Communication with children and adults

Job description

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Nursery: Bright HorizonsSouthborough Woodlands Preschool

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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 are looking for an Early Years Assistant to join Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool, situated in Southborough close to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells town centers, with good transport links.The Preschool offers a 66 place setting that caters for children aged 2 to 5 years. The Preschool is situated of the edge of Southborough Woods next to St Peters Church with ample of parking. The Preschool is an old school house with a three large rooms and a beautiful spacious garden. The team has a collective Early Years Experience of 100 years plus and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank/ agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures through interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage 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 use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  

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!