Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Happy Days Nurseries; Boughton Monchelsea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card Membership

Life Assurance

Christmas On Us

Health and Wellbeing SPARK APP

Structured training and CPD

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children's growth and learning. You will help deliver high-quality care and education, following EYFS guidelines, and contribute to a nurturing environment.

Join a team committed to safeguarding, collaboration with parents, and professional development through mentoring and accredited training. We offer a competitive hourly rate, funded Blue Light Card, life assurance, seasonal time off, and a

Qualifications

• Assisting in providing early years education and care.
• Following EYFS frameworks to ensure quality teaching and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering exceptional early years education and care.
• Implement and follow EYFS frameworks to support each child’s development.
• Meet daily needs of each child with compassion, attentiveness and professionalism.
• Deliver stimulating activities that promote holistic development.

Job description

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our Happy Days Nursery team at Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone.

As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners.

About the role:

As an Early Years Assistant, you will:

• Assist in providing exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

About you:

We're looking for Early Years Assistants who:

• Continually strive to work together to deliver the very best care and education for our children
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Is reflective and committed to professional growth

Rewarding careers:

We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that aren’t just perks—they are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

What’s in it for you:

• Hourly rateup to £10.85 - £12.71,per annum (based 40 hours per week)
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.