Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

Nursery - Bright Horizons Tudor House Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Burgess Hill

We're looking for an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Tudor House Day Nursery and Preschool - 20 hours a week - Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child (Subject to T&C's)
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
• Ability to 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 a careers coach

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 create adventures with our children through interactive play, activities and reading, encouraging their curious minds and supporting each child's development towards their key milestones. We value HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children aged up to five years.
• Plan and facilitate play based learning activities that support development milestones.
• Assist with child feeding, changing and personal care as required.
• Maintain accurate records of child progress and daily routines.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support the implementation of early years curriculum and daily teaching plan.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, hygiene and child protection policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential (e.g., Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder).
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Capacity to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

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.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.