Job Description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: \xc2\xa321,794 - \xc2\xa322,048 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Maidstone

We are looking for a full time, passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Pre School.

The nursery offers the unusual and innovative benefit of having an on-site farm where they are able to enjoy regular walks and visits to see the animals.

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
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala\xe2\x80\x99s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you\xe2\x80\x99d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We\xe2\x80\x99ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

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

• Supporting colleagues encourage the children\xe2\x80\x99s development towards key milestones
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

What we\xe2\x80\x99re 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 build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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