Nursery: Bright Horizons Quayside Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £23,795 per annum
We are looking for a full time, passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Quayside Nursery.
Bright Horizons Quayside Nursery is Ofsted rated "Good" and situated on the grounds of the University of Suffolk. The Nursery offers great access to local transport and has car parking available if required.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
* Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
* Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days
* Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
* Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
* Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
* Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working
What you’ll be doing
* Working as part of a nursery team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5.
* Having daily adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading and helping them with their curious minds through the learning curriculum.
* Communicating with parents daily on their child’s activities.
* Providing a caring and supportive environment where the children feel safe and looked after.
* Supporting colleagues in encouraging the children’s development towards key milestones.
* Promoting and ensuring child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
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 build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
* Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
* Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children.
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.
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.
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