Early Years Assistant

The Midcounties Co-Operative; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

30 Days Annual Leave

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Full Training and Accredited Develop

Enhanced Maternity and Family leave

Job summary

The Midcounties Co-Operative is seeking an Early Years Assistant for its Little Pioneers nurseries in the Southampton area. You will contribute to high-quality early education through play, supporting key children and their development in a collaborative team environment.

Role supports various hours (full-time, part-time or flexible) to fit work-life balance, with DBS checks covered and a focus on safeguarding and EYFS principles. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs!)
• Someone who is open, honest and compassionate
• Inspiring and passionate about Early Years and working with children
• An understanding of safeguarding and EYFS

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Assistant, you will work in unity to achieve all-round outstanding results in the room, and for children.
• You will support the education and development of your key children, providing opportunities for learning through exciting play that sparks curiosity.
• As a key part of the team, you will be committed to delivering high-quality care and early education, bringing buckets of passion and enthusiasm

Job description

About the role:

As an Early Years Assistant, the learning never stops. That’s why we give you the opportunities to learn and develop the skills you need to build your career in our Little Pioneers nurseries. You don’t need to be qualified to help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider.

Whether you’re looking for full time, part time or flexible hours we have positions to suit your work life balance.

What will the role involve?

• As an Early Years Assistant, you will work in unity to achieve all-round outstanding results in the room, and for children.
• You will support the education and development of your key children, providing opportunities for learning through exciting play that sparks curiosity.
• As a key part of the team, you will be committed to delivering high-quality care and early education, bringing buckets of passion and enthusiasm

Who are we looking for?

• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs!)
• Someone who is open, honest and compassionate
• Inspiring and passionate about Early Years and working with children
• An understanding of safeguarding and EYFS

Download our full Job Description for more information about the role

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!