Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Job title:
Early Years Assistant
Company
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Job description
Nursery: Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary: £23,190 – £23,587 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location: Swanscombe, DartfordWe are looking for a full time, passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Pre School.Our Bright Horizons Swanscombe is Ofsted rated Outstanding, and is situated close to Swanscombe train station, Ebbsfleet international and other public transport links. The nursery offers a family feel environments, large on site car park and plenty of benefits.What we can offer youOur benefits include, but are not limited to;
- Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
- Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
- 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.We look forward to receiving your application!If you experience any problems, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
Expected salary
£23190 – 23587 per year
Location
Swanscombe, Kent
Job date
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:17:57 GMT
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