Early Years Assistant - Baby Room

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Longfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool in Longfield, Kent, is seeking an Early Years Assistant for the baby room. You will care for babies and children up to age 5, guiding development through interactive play, reading, and activities, while supporting colleagues and parents.

The role offers a 40% childcare discount for the first child, enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus access to a pension and wellbeing benefits; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Effective communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a supportive team, encouraging development through play, reading and activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - £26,662 - £27,086 per annum

Location – Longfield, Kent

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 Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool, based in our baby room. This nursery offers free onsite parking, a large, friendly team with opportunities for career development and edicated forest school area with forest school sessions.

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.