Bright Horizons

Education

EarlyYearsAssistant

£29k+ Caterham, Surrey, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Early Years Assistant at Bright Horizons. Skills: Early Years. Work as part of a team. Look after babies and children up to age”

Industry & Context.

Education
Eligibility Requirements

Enhanced DBS check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous experience working with children

Nice to Have

Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder

What You'll Do.

Work as part of a team

Look after babies and children up to age

Have adventures with children through interactive play

Engage children in activities

Encourage children's curious minds

Support colleagues with child development

Support child's key milestones

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work as part of a team

Full Job Description

**Nursery** – Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool **Salary** – From £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) **Location** – Caterham, Surrey 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 Caterham The Laurels Nursery, situated Caterham, Surrey. Our Caterham nursery is situated in a leafy residential area, directly opposite Town End Recreation Ground where we take the children in Summer. We have a parent drop-off zone and parking facilities for your convenience, and are a twenty minute walk from Caterham Station. **Our Benefits** * From £29,432 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 * Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 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** * 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 ea

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