Early Years Assistant

Nursery – First Class

Salary – £26,416 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Aberdeen

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our First Class nursery.

Bright Horizons First Class Day Nursery and Preschool is located in the peaceful area of Airyhall, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, within the grounds of The James Hutton Institute. The nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning through access to three separate gardens, including a secret garden, duck pond, and vegetable plot. Staff are passionate about early years education and support children through Bright Horizons’ unique Growing Enhancement programme, which nurtures confidence and curiosity in subjects like maths, art, and literacy.

For commuting, the nursery benefits from excellent transport links to Aberdeen city centre and has its own on-site car park, making it easily accessible for both local and commuting staff

Our Benefits

• £26,416 per annum

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also 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 access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

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 have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

What we’re 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 develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents

• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced PVG.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.