Early Years Assistant: Nurture, Learn & Grow

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate up to £12.71 per hour

Pension & Life Assurance

Extra day off per year

DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7 with counselling

Spark App for wellbeing

Long service recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Watford is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children's growth and learning within a nurturing environment. You will help deliver EYFS-based education, attend to each child's needs with care, and contribute to a team focused on safety and holistic development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents and colleagues, ongoing professional growth, and commitments to safeguarding and wellbeing across our settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates confident communication, professional teamwork and collaboration.
• Works inclusively to create a respectful environment for children and families.
• Reflective practice and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Supports delivery of high-quality care and education using EYFS

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion & Respect

Professional Growth

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in Watford is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children's growth and learning within a nurturing environment. You will help deliver EYFS-based education, attend to each child's needs with care, and contribute to a team focused on safety and holistic development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents and colleagues, ongoing professional growth, and commitments to safeguarding and wellbeing across our settings.