Early Years Assistant

Nursery – Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – From £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Coulsdon, London 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 Coulsdon Nursery, situated near Coulsdon Town Centre and Coulsdon South train station. This nursery offers on-site parking, a large garden and a long standing, passionate staff team. 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 each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults We're proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!