Early Years Assistant — Nurture & Grow with a Great Team

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Eddington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Purchase additional leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including GP access

Career development programme access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5d

Job summary

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a vibrant team in Cambridge. You will support babies and children up to age 5 through engaging activities, play, and reading, helping them reach key milestones in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality care, with benefits including development opportunities and a supporting staff culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children ideal but not essential (nursery roles or similar).
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• 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 engage in interactive play, activities, reading, and encourage curiosity to support development.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Building trust with colleagues/parents

Communication skills

Job description

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a vibrant team in Cambridge. You will support babies and children up to age 5 through engaging activities, play, and reading, helping them reach key milestones in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality care, with benefits including development opportunities and a supporting staff culture.