Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Support babies and young children through interactive play and activities, reading, and encouraging their curiosity, in line with each child’s development milestones.
* Collaborate with colleagues to provide safe, nurturing care and development opportunities for every child.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential (e.g., 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.
* Enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in our sector.
Other requirements
* We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
* Subject to terms and conditions.
Benefits
* £26,790.40 per annum
* Childcare discount of 40% for first child
* Enhanced parental leave
* 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure; ability to 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
* Subject to Terms & Conditions
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