At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children through play and activities, supporting their development.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a Great Place to Work.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant nursery with an adventure garden and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun and being part of a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but passion and communication skills are key.
The predicted salary is between 25704 - 31416 £ per year.
Bright Horizons Twickenham Meadway Day Nursery and Preschool is looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our team. Our 83-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is set in a large open green area with Kneller Gardens and Crane Park on its doorstep, making it an ideal location for children to explore the outdoor natural environment.
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 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.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!
Early Years Assistant Term Time in London employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery & Preschool is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. Located in the innovative Cambridge Biomedical Campus, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages creativity and collaboration, alongside opportunities for professional advancement and training. With a commitment to fostering a love of learning in children, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding experience for those passionate about early years education.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
