Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 14,490 - 20,638; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (24/7 GP, wage-adv)

Job summary

Bright Horizons Tudor House Day Nursery and Preschool in Burgess Hill is hiring an Early Years Assistant to look after babies and children up to age 5. You'll support through interactive play, reading, and activities, helping each child reach key milestones.

This part-time role offers 20 hours per week with a starting wage of £12.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is preferred but not required.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Good communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support look after babies and children up to age 5 through play and activities.
• Support children's development towards milestones.
• Work as part of a team in the nursery.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tudor House Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Burgess Hill

20 hours a week - Monday to Friday

Are 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.”

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*


• Enhanced parental leave


• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*


• Pension


• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more


• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach


• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As 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 For

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar


• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child


• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents


• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

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.

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