EarlyYearsAssistant

**Nursery –**** Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool** **Salary** –**£27,580****\- £28,017** per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) **Location** – **Dorking, 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 Dorking nursery. The nursery offers a welcoming, nurturing setting with a passionate team dedicated to creating a fun, engaging environment where children can learn, play and thrive. The nursery is conveniently located with good public transport links and nearby parking available. **Our Benefits** * **£27,580****\- £28,017** 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 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 wi