Early Years Assistant

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CB3 0EH, Cambridge, England, GBR
In-Office
29K-29K Annually
Entry level
Edtech • Kids + Family
The Role
Supports babies and children up to age five through interactive play, activities, reading, and development-focused care. Works collaboratively with colleagues and parents, builds trusting relationships, uses varied communication techniques, and helps children achieve key milestones. Previous childcare experience is helpful but not essential. The role requires safeguarding compliance and an enhanced DBS check.
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Nursery – Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery & Pre-school

Salary – £29,432 per annum

Location – Cambridge, CB3

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 Wolfson Court Nursery which is nestled in a secluded area near the city centre. The nursery boasts excellent transport links, with on-site parking, proximity to the M11 and A14, and just a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

Our Benefits

  • £29,432 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

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*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 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 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 DBS.

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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.


We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.


Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!


We look forward to receiving your application!

Skills Required

  • Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
  • Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents
  • Ability to use varied communication techniques with children and adults
  • Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks
  • Previous experience working with children
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The Company
32,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Bright Horizons Family Solutions provides high-quality child care and early education for families, offering infant care, preschool, kindergarten preparation, and curriculum-based learning. It also delivers employer-sponsored family solutions, including on-site child care, back-up care, elder care, college advising, workforce consulting, and employee education services. Its mission is to help children thrive while supporting working parents and employers around the world.

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