At a Glance
- Tasks: Support babies' development through play, activities, and interactive learning.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a top-rated workplace committed to nurturing the next generation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer welcoming diverse applicants; excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but passion for learning is key!
The predicted salary is between 26662 - 27086 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary - £26,662 - £27,086 per annum
Location – Longfield, 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 Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool, based in our baby room. This nursery offers free onsite parking, a large, friendly team with opportunities for career development and a dedicated forest school area with forest school sessions.
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
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
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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
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!
Early Years Assistant - Baby Room in Dartford employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, driven by our HEART principles. With generous benefits such as a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a commitment to professional development, we empower our Early Years Assistants to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in Longfield, Kent.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
