Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Assistant to work at Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool. The role involves engaging with children through interactive play and activities, promoting their development and well-being. Ideal candidates should have a passion for childcare, effective communication skills, and the ability to form strong connections with children and parents. The company offers a supportive working environment with various benefits, including childcare discounts and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development.
• Engage children through play, activities, and reading.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for learning

Communication techniques

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Saffron Walden

Hours- Full Time

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.”

Our Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery is situated in the grounds of the Saffron Walden County High School and is Ofsted rated "Good". 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.

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!

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