Early Years Assistant - Cambridge Learning Hub

Bright Horizons; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits

Career development access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 n

Job summary

Bright Horizons Cambridge Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a supportive team caring for babies and children up to age five. You will engage in interactive play, storytelling, and activities that support development and curiosity.

Previous childcare experience is ideal but not essential. The role includes a funded Early Years qualification, a 40-hour work week options across 4 or 5 days, and a benefits package with childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, generous annual

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age five as part of a team, engaging in interactive play and activities to support development.
• Support colleagues in helping each child's milestones through reading and play.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Relationship building

Effective communication

Job description

Bright Horizons Cambridge Nurseries

Salary – £29,432 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

• 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

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.