Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Witney; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery in Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a supportive team caring for babies and children up to five years old. You will engage children in play, reading and activities that promote development toward key milestones, while collaborating with colleagues and communicating with parents.

This permanent, 40-hour-per-week role (Mon–Fri) offers a starting salary of £26,790.40 per annum and a benefits package including childcare discounts and

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Support interactive play, reading and activities to promote development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents about progress.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Parent partnership

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery

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

Hours - 40 Hours per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – Witney, Oxfordshire

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 Witney nursery. This Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery caters for up to 85 children from ages 3 months up to 5 years. It includes 3 age based rooms and a beautiful outdoor space for the children 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

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.