Flexible Early Years Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking passionate individuals to join their Bright Flex team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work flexibly while engaging children in fun and educational activities that promote their development. You will be part of a supportive team, ensuring safety and welfare while creating a positive environment for children to thrive. With a commitment to progressive values like flexibility and work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Benefits

Amazing discounts on childcare and utilities

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks

Access to training and qualifications

External helpline with professional counsellors

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in various roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery colleagues in delivering engaging activities.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of child protection

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones.
2. Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety.
3. Work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands, i.e., hygiene standards and room preparation.
4. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.
5. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.

What We Can Offer You:

1. £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx (dependent on qualification/s and experience).
2. Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!
3. Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks - with treats for all the team.
4. External helpline with professional counsellors - supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.
5. Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder or similar).
2. Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
3. Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults.
4. Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children.
5. Ability to be flexible and adaptable - embracing working cultures in different nurseries.
6. Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Our Bright Flex team blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work with the security and benefits of being an employee - giving people within this team the flexibility to work when and where they want! If you're looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds - our Bright Flex team would be a perfect fit for you.

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We're on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.