Early Years Assistant P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Professional development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool in Worthing is seeking an Early Years Assistant for lunch-cover duties from 10:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday. You will join a caring team, supporting children up to five years old with engaging activities, reading, and development-focused play.

Experience with children is welcome though not required; strong communication with families and colleagues is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is preferred but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to build trust and work well with colleagues and parents.
• Good verbal and written communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and children up to age 5 as part of a nursery team.
• Engage children in interactive play, activities and reading.
• Help pupils reach key development milestones through supportive routines.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication with children

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Worthing

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 Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool. This role is for lunch cover, working Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm.

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

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.

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