Early Years Assistant - Learning Hub

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,488 - 32,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Assistant. The role involves caring for children up to age 5, fostering their development through interactive play and activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for engaging learning and may have prior experience in similar roles. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,432 per annum, along with benefits such as childcare discounts and a professional development program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children’s development through interactive play.
• Encourage children’s curiosity through activities and reading.

Skills

Experience with children

Engaging learning techniques

Trust building

Communication skills

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £29,432 per annum

Location – Cambridge

Our Benefits

• £29,432 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

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.