At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through play, activities, and interactive learning.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values your growth and celebrates achievements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but passion for learning is key.
The predicted salary is between 29432 - 29432 £ per year.
Salary: Starting from £29,432 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Location: Teddington, 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.”
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.
Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. Our culture is built on our HEART values and principles. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development and we create a culture where we celebrate our people, including an employee appreciation month and awards of excellence events.
Early Years Assistant in Teddington employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Putney Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where you can thrive as a Room Leader. With a strong focus on professional development, generous benefits including a welcome bonus and childcare discounts, and a commitment to child welfare, this nursery provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about early years education in the vibrant community of Putney, London.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
