Early Years Assistant - Part Time

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 19,493; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Job summary

An early childhood education provider in Fulbourn is seeking a Part Time Early Years Assistant to support children's development through interactive play and engaging activities. The ideal candidate has a passion for making learning fun and the ability to communicate effectively with children and parents. This role offers a salary of £14.15 per hour for 29 hours weekly, along with benefits such as a childcare discount, enhanced leave, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not essential.
• Passion for engaging children in learning activities.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children’s development through interactive play.
• Encourage children's curiosity and learning milestones.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to develop trust

Use of communication techniques

Job description

Nursery – Fulbourn Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14.15 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Fulbourn, Cambridge

This position is for 29 hours per week - 5 hours on a Monday and 8 hours per day on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday*.

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 a Part Time Early Years Assistant to join our Fulbourn Day Nursery and Preschool.

Our Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Fulbourn is located on the northern end of Capital Park Business Park and has excellent access to the bus routes on Fulham Old Drift.

Our Benefits

• £14.15 per hour
• 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.