EarlyYearsAssistant

**Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool** **Salary –****£29,432.00****per annum FTE** **Contract - Permanent | Full Time | Mon-Fri | 40 hrs** **Location – Cambridge** 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 Cambridge Science Park Nursery, situated on the outskirts of Cambridge City Centre, offering excellent transport links with its proximity to Cambridge North train station and the guided busway. We provide free on-site parking for staff who drive and a cycle park for bicycles. Our nursery accommodates up to 148 children daily across four age-specific rooms, each with its own outdoor space. Additionally, there is a communal garden for all children to explore and enjoy. **Our Benefits** * £29,432.00 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 also 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 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 Practitio