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Early Years Assistant

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RH2 8AN, Reigate, England, GBR

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RH2 8AN, Reigate, England, GBR

Entry level

Supports babies and children up to age five in a nursery setting through interactive play, activities, reading, and developmental support. Works collaboratively with colleagues and builds trusting relationships with children, parents, and families. Uses varied communication techniques to make learning engaging and supports children in reaching key milestones. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and participation in safeguarding and safer recruitment processes.

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £26,662 - £27,086 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Reigate, 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 Reigate nursery. Located on the A217, close to local shops and a short walk away from Reigate Town Centre. We have a stable and experienced staff team who provide a welcoming atmosphere and environment for new staff, children, and their families. We focus on identifying staff strengths and enabling individuals to explore their areas of strength within their work. Employee Appreciation and Wellbeing feature heavily within our approach, always remembering that a happy team results in a happy child, parent, and nursery. We have purpose-built facilities including individual gardens for each age group and a large car park.

Our Benefits

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 with both colleagues and parents
Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and 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.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

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