Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Blue Light Card Membership

More benefits

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Cirencester is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our nursery team. You will support children’s learning in a safe, nurturing environment, helping them become confident, independent learners.

You’ll work with colleagues and families to deliver high-quality care, following the EYFS framework to promote wellbeing and development, while building positive relationships and inspiring young minds.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and supporting development.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and education.
• Understanding of EYFS or willingness to learn.
• Good communication with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality Early Years care and education.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and love of learning.
• Deliver stimulating activities aligned to individual interests and needs.
• Follow EYFS framework to promote development and wellbeing.
• Respond with compassion, attentiveness and professionalism.

Skills

Passion for children

Team player

Good communication

EYFS understanding

Job description

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Salary: up to £12.71 per hour
Additional Benefits: Pension, Funded Blue Light Card Membership & More
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week

About Happy Days

Happy Days is growing, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our nursery team in Cirencester.

As an Early Years Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting children's learning and development, helping them become confident, independent learners in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives by delivering engaging learning experiences, building positive relationships and supporting every child to reach their full potential.

The Role

As an Early Years Assistant, you'll support our nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education, helping create an environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

You'll support children's individual needs, contribute to stimulating activities and follow the EYFS framework to promote their development and wellbeing. You'll also work closely with colleagues and families to ensure children receive consistent, compassionate and engaging care throughout their nursery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality Early Years care and education.
• Help children develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.
• Deliver stimulating activities that support children's individual interests and developmental needs.
• Follow the EYFS framework to promote children's learning and development.
• Respond to children's daily needs with compassion, attentiveness and professionalism.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety throughout the nursery.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every child can thrive.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Participate in team meetings, share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and team-focused individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care and education.
• An understanding of the EYFS framework or a willingness to develop your knowledge.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work professionally with colleagues and families.
• An inclusive and respectful approach that recognises every child's individual needs.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• An awareness of safeguarding, health and safety and the importance of keeping children safe.
• A reflective approach and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

What We Offer

We're proud to provide a supportive working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their skills and build rewarding careers in Early Years.

Flexible Working

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills while making a difference to children's lives.
• A workplace that values teamwork, inclusion and work-life balance.

Learning & Development

• Opportunities to develop your Early Years knowledge and practical skills.
• Support to strengthen your understanding of the EYFS and effective Early Years practice.
• Opportunities to share ideas and learn from experienced colleagues.
• Recognition and celebration for long service.

Health and Wellbeing

• Generous annual leave from day one

• Extra days off for Christmas and personal day

• Extensive Health and Wellbeing Support

If you're passionate about Early Years, enjoy helping children learn and grow, and want to make a positive difference to their development and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Happy Days and help create an environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to shine, while developing your own skills and career.

Inclusion & Safeguarding

Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required pre-employment and vetting checks, including verification of the right to work in the UK.