Nursery – Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery Salary – Starting from £26,790.40 per annum (pro rata) / £12.88 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Hours: Mon-Fri | 20 Hours Per Week |10:00-14:00 or 11:00-15:00 Location – Didcot, OX11 0QQ 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 an Early Years Assistant to join our cosy Harwell Day Nursery on a permanent, part time basis. This cosy 94 place setting based on Harwell Campus in Didcot cares for children 3 months to 5 years old across 3 rooms and benefits from sensory corners, reading areas, imagination play stations and more. The Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery also includes a large open garden that the children can use on a free flow basis with lots of areas to explore. Our 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 Scheme 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 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 If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitmentbrighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.