Early Years Assistant - Learning Hub

MP Training and Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,488 - 32,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-School in Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our caring team. You will help look after babies and children up to 5 years old, guiding play and development while supporting colleagues and families.

You’ll have the opportunity to complete a fully funded, accelerated Early Years qualification, with a supportive environment and benefits including a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and 20 days annual leave plus holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Support learning through interactive play, reading, and activities.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolSalary – £29, 432 per annumLocation – CambridgeJoin 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.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.”Our Benefits£ 29,432 per annumChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachShift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 daysSubject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forPrevious experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!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. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!