Early Years Assistant, Part time

Bright Horizons; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Didcot is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children’s development in a nurturing environment. The role involves interactive play and building strong relationships with colleagues and parents. Ideal candidates are passionate about making learning fun with previous experience in childcare preferred. Attractive benefits include childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Looking for a passion for early childhood education.
• Ability to work in a team and build relationships.
• Experience as a Nursery Assistant, Educator, or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Look after children up to age 5 through interactive play.
• Support children’s development towards key milestones.
• Engage with parents and colleagues effectively.

Skills

Previous experience with children

Passion for engaging learning

Communication techniques

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Early Years Assistant, Part time, Didcot

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum Pro rata or £12.88 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Part time 3x 8 hours shifts

Location – Didcot, OX11 0QQ

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 Harwell nursery. This Ofsted rated Good nursery has a cosy feeling and caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years! The nursery benefits from a large outdoor space and plenty of cosy reading corners, imagination stations and sensory area's.

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. 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!