Early Years Assistant- Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; St. Day; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Barnes is seeking an Early Years Assistant for the under-2s, to join as Lunch cover in a part-time role 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am–2:30pm. You will work with a supportive team to care for babies and young children, encouraging learning through play and daily routines.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.15 plus access to Bright Horizons benefits, including a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, a pension, and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team
• Support colleagues with development towards key milestones
• Engage children through interactive play, activities and reading

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Nursery – Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14.15 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Barnes, London

• This position is part time, 25 hours per week – Monday to Friday from 9:30am – 2:30pm*

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 Lunch cover to join our wonderful team at Bright Horizons Barnes in our under 2\'s room.

Our Benefits

• £29,432.00 per annum
• 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

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. 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.