At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through play and interactive activities in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a commitment to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and access to professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours, great career growth, and a vibrant nursery setting await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while working in a supportive and fun atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but passion for learning and teamwork is key.
The predicted salary is between 29432 - 29432 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – Starting from £29,432 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Southfields, London
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 Southfields Nursery, situated between Southfields underground station and Earlsfield overground station with easy commuting links. This role is for lunch cover, working Monday-Friday, 20 hours a week.
Our Bright Horizons Southfields is Ofsted rated 'Good', with beautiful garden space for them to explore and grow their own plants!
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
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.
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!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
Early Years Assistant P/T (Lunch Cover) employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, driven by our HEART principles of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. With a strong commitment to employee growth through professional development programmes and generous benefits such as childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in our care. Located conveniently in Southfields, London, our nursery offers a vibrant environment where you can truly say, 'I did that.'
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
