At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children through play and activities, supporting their development.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a nurturing nursery with a focus on child welfare.
- Benefits: 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team in a supportive environment with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make learning fun while helping little ones reach their milestones.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but passion and communication skills matter most.
The predicted salary is between 26662 - 26662 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool. Salary – Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (FTE). Contract - Part time | 24 hours. Location – Bury St Edmunds.
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 toward their key milestones.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience working with children is 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
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
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.
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 40% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Pension and financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and early access to wages
- Professional development programme and access to a careers coach
We look forward to receiving your application. By applying you acknowledge that Bright Horizons will collect, store and process your personal data in respect of your application and employment in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice. To apply, please submit your application following the process indicated by Bright Horizons.
Contact Details:
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