Early Years Assistant Full Time

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Milton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave and holidays

Pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our caring team in Cambridge. You will work with babies and children up to age 5, supporting learning through play, reading, and activities.

We offer a welcoming culture, breakfast provided, staff room, and a range of benefits including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave as part of our HEART values.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Passion for learning through play.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, activities, and reading.
• Support children's development toward key milestones.

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £29,432.00 per annum

Location – Cambridge

Hours – Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts

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 Cambridge Milton Road Nursery. Enjoy a serene staff room perfect for unwinding during breaks, indulge in a delicious breakfast provided daily, and refresh with our thoughtfully stocked care baskets in the bathrooms. At Bright Horizons, we care for you as much as you care for the little ones!

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.