Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Years Assistant for lunch cover. This role involves supporting nursery colleagues in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through engaging and educational play. With a focus on child welfare and safety, you will work within a vibrant team to create a positive environment for children. The nursery boasts a fantastic setting with excellent resources, and you will benefit from a competitive salary, extensive development programs, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about early childhood education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Smart Health access

Annual salary reviews

Employee Appreciation events

Development programme access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS by engaging children in educational play.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

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Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover, Didcot

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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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 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

We look forward to receiving your application!

We look forward to receiving your application!