Early Years Assistant - Royal Oak (Harrow Road) Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation; Annaclone; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Northern Ireland is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support their nursery team. This full-time role involves supervising children's activities and ensuring their safety and happiness. Candidates need to have the right to work in the UK, an ability to work year-round, and a positive attitude. The nursery offers extensive training, a generous pension, and many other benefits including discounts on childcare fees. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone passionate about working with children.

Benefits

Training and promotion opportunities

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• No entry qualifications necessary; training can be provided.
• Age is no barrier for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery team in supervising activities and caring for children.
• Ensure safety and happiness of children.
• Engage in community outings and baking sessions.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Ability to work all year round

Strong work ethic

Ability to safeguard and protect children

Positive, reliable and friendly attitude

Job description

Early Years Assistant – Full Time – Westminster, W2 – £25,396 per annum + amazing benefits

If you love children, this could be the job for you

"When I come back from holiday, the children's faces light up." – Bobbi‑Jo, former Apprentice

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers – we give you strong in‑house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community‑focused, and teams take care of each other.

What's in it for you?

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro‑rated for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

You'll support the nursery team in supervising fun activities, caring for the children and keeping them safe and happy. As part of the team, you might take the children on a train to the Science Museum, hop on a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or join in baking sessions with the children and your nursery chef.

While entry qualifications aren't necessary, if you want to learn more, we can help you get the training you need. Whether this is your first step into work or you're looking for a career change, age is no barrier.

You will need:

• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work all year round
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, reliable and friendly

About the nursery

Newly refurbished building with a beautiful garden. Feryal and her team are very welcoming and friendly and always support each other. The children love to get involved in the local community too, with trips to the shops and nearby care home.

Apply now. Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.