Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery in Aylesbury is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children up to age 5 during lunch hours 10:30am to 2:30pm in a permanent role.

You will join a team dedicated to safeguarding, development milestones, interactive play and reading, with benefits including a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5
• Engage children through interactive play, activities and reading
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards milestones

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with children and carers

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Haddenham Day NurserySalary – £13.45 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - Mon-Fri | 10:30am-2:30pm | PermanentLocation – Aylesbury, HP17 8FHAre 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 Haddenham Day Nursery to support over the lunch time period!The nursery newly opened in September 2021 and benefits from good public transport links by train and car, based 6 miles from Aylesbury and just 7 miles east of the M40 junction 7, and there is plenty of onsite parking. It's close to local amenities, including a small supermarket right next door! This setting features 5 lovely rooms, a large garden area and an external balcony area with fantastic views!Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first childEnhanced 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 coach*Subject 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.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!