Early Years Assistant Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant for part-time hours (11am-3pm, Monday to Friday or similar). Salary starts from £13.26 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.

You will join a warm team, supporting children up to age 5 with play, reading, and development activities in a listed building setting, with generous benefits including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not essential.
• Able to work as part of a supportive nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 through interactive play and activities.
• Assist with daily care, supervision and development of key milestones.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to track children’s progress.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Communication

Patience

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From: £13.26ph (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21

Hours - Part time Monday-Friday 11am-3pm or similar shifts

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 Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery is a listed building and only a 10 minute walk from the station. The nursery is in a rural area with a lovely garden area and light airy rooms. Locally, you will find unique amenities including shops and cafés and street parking nearby.

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.

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