Early Years Assistant P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons; Esher; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood nursery in Esher, Surrey is seeking an Early Years Assistant to work 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role involves caring for children up to age 5, supporting development and engaging in play activities.

Salary starts from £27,976 per annum (Full-time equivalent, pro-rata). Benefits include childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, annual leave, pension, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Good communication with children, parents and colleagues is important.
• Able to work as part of a supportive team to deliver quality care.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 in a safe, caring environment.
• Engage children with interactive play, activities and reading.
• Support colleagues to help children reach developmental milestones.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £27,976 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Esher, Surrey

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 Hinchley Wood nursery working Monday-Friday, 24 hours per week.

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.