Early Years Assistant SEN 1:1

MP Training and Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early wage access

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Pre School is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join a caring team caring for babies and children up to age 5. You will support development through interactive play, reading, and stimulating activities, while working with colleagues and families.

Experience with children is valued; DBS checks and safeguarding are essential. The role offers a flexible schedule with the potential to negotiate hours and days at interview.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny or Childminder experience considered.
• Safeguarding and welfare of children; enhanced DBS checks are standard and safer recruitment practices apply.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a supportive team.
• Engage children in interactive play, activities, reading, and exploration.
• Support development towards key milestones and collaborate with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Experience with children

Nursery Bank Staff

Nursery Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Nursery Practitioner

Early Years Educator

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Pre SchoolSalary – £26,662 to £27,086 per annum pro rata to part time hours (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – SouthamptonAre 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 Southampton Nursling nursery. Supporting the nursery with a child with SEN 1:1 - work hours and days can be negotiated at interview.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forPrevious experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!