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Early years Assistant

Connected Recruitment Limited
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Richmond, Surrey TW10 6QE

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Early Years Assistant position is located in Kew TW9, with a brand new nursery set to open in July 2025.
  • The role requires 40 hours of work per week, with a flexible option to condense hours into a 4-day work week.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £25,396 to £26,000 per annum, and candidates are expected to have some experience, although formal qualifications are not mandatory.
  • Responsibilities include delivering a 'Learning through play' ethos, developing innovative activities, and building strong relationships with children and parents.
  • Benefits include opportunities for career advancement, in-house training, 33 days of holiday per year, and various employee discounts and wellbeing support.

Become a valued Early Years Assistant

Role: Early Years Assistant

Location: Kew TW9; Brand new nursery opening in July 2025

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Salary: £25396-£26000 P/A

Qualification: Unqualified, Level 1 or Level 2 in Childcare

Why join our client?

You are amazing - even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Assistant you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way.

Our client believe's that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), when you join our client you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why we have introduced a 4-day week option. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

We are looking for an unqualified but experienced Early Years Assistant who can fill our children’s days with fun and wonder! You will be responsible for:

  • Delivering our 'Learning through play’ ethos;
  • Developing innovative activities to challenge our children;
  • Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
  • Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits

  • Great career path and promotion prospects;
  • Further Training offered;
  • 4-day week option;
  • Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
  • Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events.
  • 33 days holidays pa.
  • Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
  • Wellbeing Centre;
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

  • Basic knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills;
  • Lots of energy; and above all,
  • A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please submit your CV.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.