Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join their vibrant nursery in Witney. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives by engaging them in interactive play and fostering their curiosity. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a nurturing atmosphere. The nursery, recognized for its excellent care, values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, ensuring a fulfilling workplace. Join us in making a difference today!

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to engage in interactive play and activities.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to age 5.
• Support children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to build trust

Passion for making learning fun

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum / £12.88 per hour (dependent on qualification and experience)

Location – Witney, Oxfordshire

Are you looking to work for an organization whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our Witney nursery. This Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery caters for up to 85 children from ages 3 months to 5 years, with 3 age-based rooms and a beautiful outdoor space.

Benefits include:

• Childcare discount of 40% for the first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Option to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Financial and wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development opportunities, including access to a careers coach

Shift options include: 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 care for babies and children up to age 5. You will engage in interactive play, activities, reading, and fostering curiosity—supporting colleagues and each child's development towards key milestones.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential – roles such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, or Childminder are relevant
• A passion for making learning fun and engaging
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents
• Effective communication skills with children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check.

If you want to make a difference with a company voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application. For assistance, contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

Bright Horizons is committed to safety and delivering world-class care and education through our dedicated workforce. We believe in unlocking our people’s potential and creating a thriving environment for professional growth.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years, we prioritize our HEART values—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—which underpin our culture and support diversity and professionalism.

We invest in ongoing learning and leadership development through our 'Learning with HEART' framework, including induction programs and extensive training. We celebrate our employees’ achievements through various recognition initiatives, including our annual 'Awards of Excellence.'

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