Early Years Assistant Lunch Cover

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Additional leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC in Egham, Surrey, is hiring an Early Years Assistant to join a 72-place setting rated Good by Ofsted. You will support babies and children up to age 5 with play, reading, and activities, contributing to their development in a warm, outdoor-friendly environment on the Royal Holloway University grounds.

You will work with a small team, adapting activities to each child’s milestones, while building trust with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• In addition to the above duties, you will support the development of each child and assist your colleagues in delivering high-quality early years education.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for learning

Job description

Salary and Working Hours

Salary – Starting from: £13.45per hour

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

Location – Egham, Surrey, TW20

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

About the Role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

In addition to the above duties, you will support the development of each child and assist your colleagues in delivering high-quality early years education.

Requirements

• 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

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Safety and Checks

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.

Company culture

Our culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Where you can be yourself, feel supported and help make a difference to the next generation.

We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible.

We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our "World-Class Welcome" induction or our extensive ongoing training programme.

Celebrating the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of "thank you" and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels.