Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant to join a caring team in Farnham. You will help look after babies and children up to 5 years old, participate in play, stories, and activities, and support developing milestones while collaborating with colleagues and parents.

No formal experience required, but a passion for making learning fun is encouraged. This role offers a 40% childcare discount for the first child, enhanced parental leave,

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Possible previous roles include Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny or Childminder.

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Assistant, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to age 5.
• You will engage in interactive play, reading, and activities to support development toward milestones.
• You will support colleagues and contribute to safeguarding practices.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication with families

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – FarnhamAre 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.”We’re looking for an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool.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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application.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!