Early Years Assistant Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Assistant in Egham, Surrey. The role involves caring for children up to 5, engaging them in play and learning activities, and supporting colleagues to foster development.

Hours are part-time, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 10am–2pm or 11am–3pm. The setting emphasizes safety, with DBS checks and a strong commitment to an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not required.
• Strong communication with colleagues and parents.
• DBS check is mandatory before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support learning through interactive play and reading.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions, in a busy nursery setting.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £13.45per hour

Hours - Monday-Friday 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm

Location – Egham, Surrey, TW20

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.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our nursery. Our lovely 72-place setting is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and features well-resourced rooms, each one with direct access to their large garden and outdoor play area which the children can enjoy in all weathers for outdoor learning. The nursery is situated on the grounds of the Royal Holloway University, with free onsite parking, shops within walking distance and a short drive from Egham town centre.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

• Pension

• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As 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 for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents

• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

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.