Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Sawbridgeworth is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children up to 5 years old. You will facilitate their development and make learning engaging through play and activities. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, but passion and communication skills are essential. Benefits include childcare discounts, leave entitlements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in roles like Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Nanny is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for children.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Support children's development through play and interactive activities.
• Encourage children's curiosity and help them achieve milestones.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to engage children in learning

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £25,538.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours- Full time, Monday-Friday

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 an Early Years Assistant to join our Sawbridgeworth Nursery. The nursery is a listed building which is Ofsted rated “Good” and situated in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire and is only a 10 minute walk from the station. The nursery is in a rural area with a lovely garden area and light airy rooms. Locally, you will find unique amenities including shops and cafés and street parking nearby.

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!