Early Years Assistant
Puffins is looking for passionate individuals who want to train to work with children. You must be fun, reliable, kind, caring and compassionate as well as committed to professional development – you don’t need any previous experience.
We have opportunities for both full and part time staff, and have five nurseries in and around Exeter. Fully funded training provided, to enable you to become a qualified practitioner.
Salary NMW
To apply for an Early Years Assistant role, email hr@puffinsofexeter.com for an application form or call us on 01392 496017
Puffins are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employing a workforce that reflects the cultural diversity of our society. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Why work for Puffins?
• With 5 settings there will always be opportunities for progression to Room Leader, Deputy and Centre Manager for those with the ability and the willingness to develop.
• Free Uniform.
• Free DBS.
• Wellbeing: We provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which allows staff to get free confidential advice on many topics including relationships, work issues, bereavement, family issues, stress, financial problems. This service is also available to their families.
• Pay advances when times are hard.
• Loans for travel costs.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on gym membership
• Staff suggestion scheme with financial rewards
• Holiday Entitlement. Currently we offer the statutory 28 days for most roles, rising to 33 days for more senior staff, plus:
• Extra day holiday after 4 years’ service.
• Birthday day off. After 1 year of service each employee is entitled to an extra day of annual leave to use on or around their birthday.
• Self Care day – every employee is entitled to an extra day off each year to look after their wellbeing.
• Company wellbeing day – the whole company is closed one extra day a year for staff to celebrate their own wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Discount Scheme. All employees can take advantage of discounts offered through PIB Client Portal which provides discounts on shopping, travel, food, clothing and much more.
• Childcare Discount 50%. Currently staff can receive a discount of 50% for the non-funded hours that their child attends a Puffins Nursery.
• Long service awards from 3 years service.
• Team building events.
• Social Gatherings.
• Refer a Friend Bonus. Staff who recommend a friend to come and work with us will receive £100 bonus once their friend successfully completes their probation.
• Every month there is an Employee of the Month, who receives a gift to the value of £50.
• Annual Puffins Party and Awards Ceremony that celebrates the successes of individuals and teams.
• Free breakfast available in every staff room.