Early Years Assistant Part Time
Nursery: Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £25,222 - £25,736 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Shenfield, Essex
We are looking for a passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery, situated in Shenfield, right next to Long Ridings Primary school and 5 mins walk from Shenfield station.
What we can offer you:
* Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
* Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
* Up to 33 days holiday per year, 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 supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after.
* Supporting colleagues to encourage 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 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.
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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