Early Years Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading nursery in Saffron Walden is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join their team. The role involves caring for children up to 5 years old, fostering their development through engaging activities. Candidates should have a passion for making learning fun and the ability to build strong relationships with children and parents. With a supportive culture and various benefits, this is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support children's development through play and activities.

Skills

Communication

Trust Building

Engagement

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Saffron Walden

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 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

• 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

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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.