Early Years Assistant — Nurture & Grow Young Minds

Bright Horizons; Watford; 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 bank hols

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Watford, WD18, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a warm, supportive team. The Ofsted-graded Good nursery offers a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a starting salary of £29,432 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

You’ll help care for children up to age 5 through interactive play and development-focused activities. The role emphasises teamwork, building trust with families, and creating a stimulating environment

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

• As an Early Years Assistant, you will look after babies and children up to age 5.
• You will support development through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging curiosity.
• You will work as part of a team to ensure a safe, nurturing learning environment for all children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Watford, WD18, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a warm, supportive team. The Ofsted-graded Good nursery offers a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a starting salary of £29,432 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

You’ll help care for children up to age 5 through interactive play and development-focused activities. The role emphasises teamwork, building trust with families, and creating a stimulating environment