Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank hols &

Pension

Wellbeing benefits incl. 24/7 virtual-

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool is looking for a full-time Early Years Assistant. You will care for babies and children up to age 5, supporting development through play, reading, and activities. The role is based at the Saffron Walden Nursery with on-site parking and staff facilities.

We offer a 40-hour week, a HEART culture, DBS checks, and a comprehensive benefits package including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and pension options.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, activities, reading and encouraging children’s curiosity.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

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.