Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery is seeking a full‑time Early Years Assistant to join our team. You will look after babies and children up to the age of 5, supporting play, reading, and activities that spark curiosity.

You will work with colleagues and parents to monitor development and milestones. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer DBS checks, generous leave, and access to our HEART principles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Support interactive play, activities, and reading.
• Assist with developing each child's milestones with the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a safe, inclusive nursery environment.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

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.

• 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.

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