Early Years Assistant - Cambridge Learning Hub

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children up to age 5 through engaging activities and play. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives while enjoying a range of benefits including childcare discounts and professional development. Apply today to make a difference in the next generation.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults.
• Passion for making learning engaging.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Support children's development towards their key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Strong communication skills

Job description

Bright Horizons Cambridge Nurseries

Salary – £28,184 per annum

Location – Cambridge

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.”

Join Bright Horizons in Cambridge and fast-track your career in Early Years! We offer an exciting opportunity to work in our nurseries while completing a fully funded, accelerated Early Years qualification. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment, earn while you learn, and develop the skills needed to make a real difference in children’s lives. If you’re passionate about childcare and eager to grow, this is the perfect place to start your journey.

Our Benefits

• £28,184 per annum
• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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