Early Years Assistant, Part time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Didcot seeks an Early Years Assistant to work with children aged 0-5. The role involves nurturing children through interactive play and supporting their development. Previous experience is ideal but not essential. Join a company recognized for its supportive culture and commitment to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support children's development towards key milestones through interactive play.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Variety of communication techniques

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.

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. 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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.