Bright Horizons
Early Years Assistant
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Early Years Assistant
Nursery – Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery & Preschool
1B Whitmore Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6BT
Salary
- Starting from £26,662.20 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Location
Colchester, CO4 6BT
About Bright Horizons
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork?
Bright Horizons provides a supportive environment where you can be yourself and make a meaningful difference to future generations. Join us and say with confidence: “I did that.”
The Role: Early Years Assistant
- You will work as part a dedicated team caring for babies and children up to age 5.
- Supporting the development of young minds through interactive play, activities, reading, and milestone-focused engagement.
- Collaborating with colleagues to foster each child’s growth towards key developmental milestones.
Our Bright Horizons Colchester Nursery invites applications for this rewarding role.
Benefits
Bright Horizons offers an exceptional package, including:
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- Salary: Starting from £26,662.20 per annum
- Childcare discount – 40% for the first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Additional paid leave available (subject to terms and conditions*)
- Pension scheme
- Financial and wellbeing benefits, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Professional development programme, supporting career growth at every stage
- Access to an individual careers coach (Conditions apply)
What We’re Looking For
Your ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- Preferred but not essential: Previous experience in childcare (e.g., Nursery Bank Staff, Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, or Childminder).
- A passion for making learning fun and engaging for every child.
- Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.
- Skills in using diverse communication techniques effectively with both children and adults.
** Crucial Commitments**
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All roles at Bright Horizons require:
- Full commitment to safeguarding – adherence to safer recruitment practices (enhanced DBS check will be completed prior to appointment).
- Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Applicants will receive support for reasonable adjustments if required.
Note: Due to sector regulations, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Bright Horizons?
- Recognised as a Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years.
- World-class care and education with values at the HEART of our culture.
- Transparency, excellence and growth: Inspired by values that empower guests, parents and colleagues alike.
- Limited succession planning (we tend to promote from within).
- Heartfelt appreciation and celebration of every team member:
- Annual ‘Awards of Excellence’ celebrations
- Pan-company ‘Employee Appreciation Month’
- Platitudes transformed into action:
- A “thank-you” on our website.
- Chocolate pizzas, ice cream vans, or team lunches
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