Nursery: Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £26,790 - £27,289 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
We are looking for a full time, passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Leatherhead Nursery and Preschool and is situated has excellent transport links, located close to Leatherhead train station.
The nursery is set within a beautiful, purposely converted setting, consisting of 6 individual home-bases tailored to each age group. The nursery also features a large external play area, where our children can learn and explore!
Our Benefits
1. £26,790 - £27,289 per annum
2. Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
3. Enhanced parental leave
4. 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
5. Pension
6. Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
7. Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
8. Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
*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
9. 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
10. Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
11. Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
12. 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!