Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery and Preschool in Saffron Walden is seeking a full-time Early Years Assistant. The role involves caring for children up to five years old, leading activities and supporting development in a warm, collaborative team environment.

Salary starts from £27,976 depending on qualifications and experience. The nursery offers on-site parking, a staff room with staff perks, and a comprehensive benefits package including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Enhanced DBS check required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 with engaging activities.
• Encourage development through interactive play, reading and exploration.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development toward milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary –From £27,976.00 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location- Saffron Walden

Hours - Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week

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 a full time Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery. Our nursery is situated in the grounds of the Saffron Walden County High School. The nursery offers on-site parking with an inviting staff room regularly stocked with goodies for the staff to enjoy.

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.

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.