Early years assistant

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Farnborough Hampshire GU14 6NB Until 9/27/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 3, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Farnborough

Salary – £26,662.20 per annum

LocationFarnborough

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 Farnborough Day Nursery,

Our Benefits

  • 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 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

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!

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!

About this role

Summary

Assist in caring for children, support development, and engage in interactive activities.

Job title

Early years assistant

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Farnborough, on-site work only

Salary

£27k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationteamwork

Preferred skills

childcare experienceearly childhood education

Specializations

early childhoodchild developmentplay-based learning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Farnborough, UK

On-site City