Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Winchester is seeking a part-time Early Years Assistant to support the development of children up to 5 years through engaging activities. The role requires a passion for making learning fun and the ability to build strong relationships with children and parents. Join a team that fosters an inclusive culture and offers various benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use various communication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Engage children through interactive play and activities.
• Support the development of each child towards key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery

Salary – £25,538.44 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Fair Oak

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 a part time lunch over Early Years Assistant to join our Fair Oak Nursery.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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.

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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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