Early Years Assistant

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £23,927.90 per annum (full time equivalent dependant on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a part-time Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery. This role is for lunch cover, which can be flexible, e.g., 10am-3pm, 11am-2pm.

Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery is a listed building rated “Good” by Ofsted, situated in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, just a 10-minute walk from the station. The nursery features a rural setting with a garden area and light, airy rooms. Nearby amenities include shops, cafés, and street parking.

What we can offer you

• Above industry standard salary, with annual reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for the first child (T&Cs apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early wage access, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and various discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programmes tailored to your career stage, with opportunities across our nursery network
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you for a Room Leader role
• Employee appreciation events, including annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Flexible working arrangements available

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit for one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006 and have received accolades for Wellbeing and Women’s inclusion.

The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, established in 2005, supports children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Each employee is entitled to a paid volunteer day annually!

What you’ll be doing

• Working as part of a nursery team caring for babies and children up to age 5
• Engaging in daily interactive play, activities, reading, and supporting children’s curiosity through our learning curriculum
• Communicating daily with parents about their child\’s activities
• Providing a caring, safe, and supportive environment where children feel secure
• Supporting colleagues in encouraging children’s development towards key milestones
• Promoting child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not essential — roles include Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder, or similar
• A passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents
• Effective communication skills with children and adults
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies

We look forward to receiving your application!

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