Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover

TN United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Years Assistant to join their vibrant nursery team. This role involves caring for young children, promoting their learning and development through engaging activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth, the company offers a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, flexible working arrangements, and development programs tailored to your career stage. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programmes

Future Leaders programme

Employee appreciation events

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Caring for babies and children up to age 5.
• Engaging in daily activities and supporting learning.
• Communicating with parents about their child's activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with children

Building trust and relationships

Understanding of child protection

Education

Experience in childcare

Job description

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Early Years Assistant - Lunch Cover, Timperley

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Bright Horizons

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

06302b48d031

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7

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Timperley Day Nursery and Preschool

We are looking for a full-time, passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Timperley, situated in Timperley.

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 the first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programmes tailored to your career stage, with opportunities across our nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you for Room Leader roles
• Employee appreciation events, including annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Flexible working arrangements available

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 have been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006 and have achieved recognitions for Wellbeing and for Women.

The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has been supporting children and families in crisis since 2005, with nearly 100 locations. Each colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day annually!

What you’ll be doing

• Working as part of a nursery team caring for babies and children up to age 5
• Engaging in daily activities, interactive play, reading, and supporting children’s curiosity and learning
• Communicating daily with parents about their child's activities
• Providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment
• Supporting colleagues in children’s developmental milestones
• Promoting child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not essential (e.g., Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder, or similar)
• A passion for making learning fun and engaging
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents
• Effective communication skills with children and adults
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies

We look forward to receiving your application!