Early Years Assistant: Learning Through Play & Growth

Bright Horizons; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Career development access

Christmas closure

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our team and look after babies and children up to age 5. You will support children's development through interactive play, reading, and engaging activities, while working with colleagues to help each child reach their milestones.

Experience with children is ideal but not essential. A safeguarding mindset is important, and the role includes DBS checks as part of safer recruitment before appointments are confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to communicate with children and parents.
• Safeguarding and welfare checks including enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Support development through interactive play, activities and reading.
• Encourage curiosity and help children reach key milestones.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support each child’s milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

Passion for learning

Trust & partnerships

Communication skills

Job description

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our team and look after babies and children up to age 5. You will support children's development through interactive play, reading, and engaging activities, while working with colleagues to help each child reach their milestones.

Experience with children is ideal but not essential. A safeguarding mindset is important, and the role includes DBS checks as part of safer recruitment before appointments are confirmed.