Bright Horizons
Early Years Assistant
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Early Years Assistant – Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £28,184 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Raynes Park, London
About the Role
Are you looking to work with an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles — Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? An organisation where you can be yourself, feel supported, and make a real difference to the next generation?
We’re seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our Raynes Park nursery, conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Raynes Park train station, with excellent public transport links. Parking is also available nearby.
Our Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery offers:
- 62 modern, safe, and well-resourced spaces
- Large playrooms with plenty of activities
- A wonderful outdoor garden with equipment
Benefits
Bright Horizons offers a meaningful difference to our employees through generous benefits, including:
- 40% childcare discount for your first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus public holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Additional leave purchase options
- Pension scheme
- Financial and wellbeing benefits, such as:
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- And more
- Professional development programmes, including:
- A careers coach for every stage of your career
- Extensive in-house training courses
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What You’ll Do
As an Early Years Assistant, you’ll partner with a supportive team to nurture babies and children up to age 5. Your responsibilities include:
- Designing interactive adventures and play sessions
- Fostering curious minds through fun learning activities
- Supporting key milestones alongside colleagues
What We’re Looking for
- Previous experience with children (e.g., Nursery Bank Staff, Childminder, Tutoring), though not strictly required
- A passion for:
- Making learning fun and engaging
- Building trust-based relationships with both colleagues and parents
- Using your communication skills (pianchildren and adults)
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Safeguarding Requirements
Bright Horizons strictly adheres to children’s safeguarding policies:
- This role requires a safer recruitment process
- Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check
Our Culture
- We are an inclusive employer encouraging applications from all ages and backgrounds
- We will consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process
- Awarded Great Place to Work status every year since 2006
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Why Join Us?
Besides rewarding benefits, Bright Horizons offers:
Our HEART Approach
Through honest and supportive values (HEART), we foster:
- Professional growth aligned with your career goals
- Diversity and inclusivity in every team
Ongoing Training & Recognition
- World-Class Welcome induction for new employees
- Leadership development through our training programme
- Employee Appreciation Month to celebrate achievements (e.g., chocolates, team lunches, drop-in ice cream vans)
- Annual Awards of Excellence events to recognise outstanding contributions
About Us
We believe that superb care begins with exceptional teams. Our commitment to learning and leading with HEART-backed values allows us to create an environment where each colleague can:
- Achieve their potential
- Say, “I did that.”
- Grow into leadership roles often deemed impossible
We live by the understanding that our greatest resource is you.
Note: By applying, you confirm Bright Horizons’ acceptance to process personal data in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice.
For further assistance during application, please email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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