We are looking for a full time, passionate Early Years Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Quayside Nursery. Bright Horizons Quayside Nursery is Ofsted rated "Good" and situated on the grounds of the University of Suffolk. The Nursery offers great access to local transport and has car parking available if required. 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 (T&Cs apply)
Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), 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's
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
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's activities
Provide a caring and supporting environment where the children feel safe and looked after
Supporting colleagues encourage the children's development towards key milestones
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

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