Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons UK; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery as an Early Years Assistant, where you will engage children in fun and educational activities. This role is perfect for those passionate about fostering children's development and ensuring their safety. You will work in a supportive team environment, contributing to a well-resourced setting that values creativity and outdoor learning. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this established nursery provides excellent benefits, including discounted childcare and health programs. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

40% discounted childcare

Smart Health access

Variety of discounts

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery colleagues with delivery of educational play.
• Promote child welfare, protection, and safety.

Skills

Child Protection Understanding

Communication Techniques

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Learning Activities

Education

Experience with Children

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting From £12.13p/h (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11

We are looking for a 20 hour Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover to join our Bright Horizons St. Mary’s Day Nursery and Preschool, situated close to the centre of Abingdon, with great transport links.

The stunning 114-place setting features well-resourced rooms with free flow access to their amazing garden area, and also benefits from a forest school area, perfect for lots of outdoor teaching and learning! The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good'.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, as well as achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones, and ensuring their safety throughout the day
• Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands, i.e., hygiene standards and room preparation
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.