Nursery Assistant

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Description


Nursery: Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: \xc2\xa323,192 per annum

Contract: 40 hrs | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location: Cambridge

We are looking for a full time, passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Long Road Nursery.

The Nursery is Ofsted rated \xe2\x80\x98Good\xe2\x80\x99, and is situated on the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital with great transport links. The nursery has five beautiful spacious rooms and attached to four of them, is access to our great outdoor space with gardens and play areas that the children enjoy on a regular basis!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

  • Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
  • Discounted childcare of 40% for first child
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
  • Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
  • Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
  • Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
  • Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
  • Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala\xe2\x80\x99s
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We\xe2\x80\x99ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis \xe2\x80\x93 something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing
  • 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\xe2\x80\x99s activities
  • Provide a caring and supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after
  • Listening to the children\xe2\x80\x99s needs and responding in the right way
  • Creating play and learning opportunities that support the children\xe2\x80\x99s learning
  • Support Nursery Nurse colleagues encouraging their development towards key milestones
  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
What we\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x93 as you may be just what we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.

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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2988147
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £23192 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned