Early Years Assistant Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Assistant, where your passion for early childhood education will shine. In this rewarding role, you'll engage with children through play and activities, fostering their development and curiosity. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values teamwork and creativity, while benefiting from a range of perks including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children and be part of a company recognized as a great place to work.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support children's development through interactive play.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Team collaboration

Creative play activities

Education

Early Years Education qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £25,539 per annum FTE

Contract - Permanent | Part Time | Lunch Cover

Location – Luton

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 Bramingham Nursery which is located in Luton, the Nursery boasts excellent transport links, being near the A6 and offering on-site parking. This purpose-built facility accommodates 120 children and proudly holds an Ofsted rating of "Good"!

Our Benefits

• £25,539 per annum FTE
• 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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