Part Time Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 18,184,320 - 18,735,360; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool in West Malling, Kent, is seeking an Early Years Assistant for 15-20 hours per week, 11am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. You will join a supportive team caring for babies and children up to age 5, engaging in play and learning activities.

The role emphasizes building trust with children, parents and colleagues, with DBS checks completed and a culture inspired by HEART values. A passion for making learning fun is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.
• Strong communication with both children and adults.
• Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 as part of a team.
• Engage in interactive play, activities, reading and fostering curiosity.
• Support children’s development towards their key milestones.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.75 to £12.95 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – Part time lunch cover hours 11am to 3pm monday - friday

Location – West Malling, Kent

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.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our Kings Hill nursery. This is a part time position working 15-20 hours per week, 11am to 2pm Monday-Friday.

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

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!