Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Shoreham By Sea West Sussex BN43 5UD Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Shoreham by Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Shoreham by Sea

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 Lunchtime Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Shoreham by Sea Day Nursery and Preschool. This is a 20-hour part-time position that covers Monday to Friday during lunch hours.

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!

We look forward to receiving your application.

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 supervising children during lunch, supporting their development and engaging in play activities.

Job title

Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

Experience level

not specified

Industry

education

Location requirements

Shoreham By Sea, no remote work allowed

Salary

Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communication

Preferred skills

experience working with children

Specializations

early yearschildcareeducationkidspreschool
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shoreham-by-Sea, UK

On-site City