Baby Room Early Years Assistant

Nursery: Bright Horizons Hinxton Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: GBP23,192.00 per annum
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent / 40 hours
We are looking for a full time, passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Hinxton Nursery, working in the Baby Room.
At Bright Horizons Hinxton we are very proud of our 'GOOD' Ofsted rating which is reflected by the quality of our staff and resources'. Each well-equipped room has access to an enclosed garden area, and children also benefit from a secure woodland area that they can explore.
The nursery offers a free shuttle bus at various times throughout the day via the campus to/from Saffron Walden and Cambridge. The Role also offers a reduced Gym membership at GBP5 per month.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (Subject to availability -T's and C's apply)
Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What you'll be doing
Working as part of a nursey team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5.
Having daily adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading and helping them with their curious minds through the learning curriculum
Communicating with parents daily on their child's activities
Provide a caring and supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after
Supporting colleagues encourage the children's development towards key milestones
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
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 build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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. _
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We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From GBP23,191.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Free fitness classes
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sabbatical
Sick pay
Store discount
Transport links
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Private nursery school
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JR-075294