Early Years Assistant

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Nursery: Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £24,918 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Barnes, London
We are looking for a full time, Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Barnes Nursery, situated in Barnes within proximity of Roehampton, Chiswick and Hammersmith, with great transport links.
The nursery is based in a stunning refurbished period property. We have three individually tailored base rooms - an under twos room with sleep room attached, a Toddler room for our under 2’s and a Preschool base room with free flow access to the garden and an Art Studio. The children also benefit from having a dedicated library area as well as a children’s cookery studio. Our nursery also features a fantastic large garden, complete with a dedicated baby garden, all weather areas, sensory stations, AND a hobbit house!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience working with children (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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate 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. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.
  We look forward to receiving your application!
  If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help

• 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
• Listening to the children’s needs and responding in the right way
• Creating play and learning opportunities that support the children’s learning
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times