Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Andover; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool in Andover is seeking an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant for a 20-hour week role. You will help look after children up to age 5, supporting play, reading and development with a caring team.

The role welcomes applicants with or without previous childcare experience, and includes DBS checks, a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave and other benefits to support your wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to engage children through interactive play and reading.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Encourage exploration through activities, reading and play.
• Support colleagues and communicate with parents to track development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Communication with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Passion for learning

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – AndoverAre you looking to work for an organization 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 Lunchtime Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool - 20 hours per week.What we love about this setting: we offer an 8-week settling period, we have a beautiful big garden where children free flow all year round.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 coachSubject 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.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, 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!