Early Years Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Early Years Assistant for their Watford nursery. The role involves caring for children up to five years old through interactive play and activities. Applicants should have a passion for making learning engaging and the ability to build trust with children and parents. The position offers competitive salary starting from £28,184 and various benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. Join a company consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work.

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 access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Encourage interactive play, activities, and support development.
• Work as part of a team in an inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication techniques

Engagement in learning

Trust development

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £28,184 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Watford, WD18 7QR

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 Watford Day Nursery!

Our amazing Watford Day Nursery and Preschool is a stunning 92-place setting, proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted. It features well resourced rooms and a great outdoor garden featuring building blocks, balance beams and much more, for plenty of outdoor teaching it learning! We are based close to the Watford town centre and have great public transport links!

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!

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