Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Happy Days Nurseries; Bristol; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Annual Leave (20 days) + Bank Holidays

DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7 & wellbeing apps

Long Service Recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Bristol is seeking an Unqualified Early Years Assistant to support learning experiences for children in line with the EYFS. You will assist with each child’s development and wellbeing, and help build strong relationships with families and colleagues.

The role emphasizes safeguarding and high standards of care in a nurturing, supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• A team-focused, proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Support engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Assist with each child’s individual development and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Help maintain high standards of safeguarding and care

Job description

We’re looking for an Unqualified Early Years Assistant to join our nursery in Filton, Bristol located on a modern new-build estate in Cheswick Village, just 10 minutes from the M4 and M32 or a 10 minute walk from Abbey Wood railway station, and well served by regular bus routes.

What we offer:

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefitsaren’tjustperks, they’repart of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:

• Up to £12.71 per hour
• value of additional benefits after one years’ service: c.£4,000.00
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!**
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Access to digital GP 24/7with on-demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

What you’ll do:

• Support engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Assist with each child’s individual development and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Help maintain high standards of safeguarding and care

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• A team-focused, proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

*Subject to eligibility criteria

**up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedownor if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata

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.