Early Years assistant
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The vacancy
Early Years Assistant Little Trees Hucclecote
Part-Time ¦ Permanent ¦ up to £12.41/hour ¦ Monday–Friday, 11am–3pm or Flexible Hours
Dean Close Little Trees are looking for a for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our friendly team at our well-established setting in Hucclecote
You’ll help create a safe, stimulating environment where children aged 0–5 can flourish—supporting their learning, play, and personal development.
Whether you're helping with mealtimes, setting up engaging activities, or offering a comforting presence, your role will be vital in shaping young lives. Other responsibilities include:
· Supporting children’s care and learning during lunchtime and early afternoon
· Creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere indoors and outdoors
· Assisting with routines, activities, and behaviour management
· Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
· Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety standards are met
Why Join Dean Close Little Trees?
· Career development: Structured training and progression pathways
· Supportive culture: We live by our values—Love, Contribution, Courage
· Flexible working: Choose hours that suit your lifestyle
· Fantastic benefits:
· Discounted childcare
· Paycare health plan
· Long service bonus
· Additional holiday entitlement
· Pension contributions
· Free lunches and access to beautiful nursery grounds.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Apply for our role or contact us to learn more. We’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll enjoy:
· Discounted childcare to support your family
· Paycare health cash plan for your wellbeing
· Long Service bonus to reward your loyalty
· Additional holiday for well-earned rest
· Competitive salary – dependent on experience
· A supportive, welcoming environment where you’ll be encouraged to grow and develop your skills
We’d love to hear from you if you’re warm, friendly, and passionate about helping young children thrive.
What you’ll need:
· A genuine passion for working with children
· Willingness to work as part of a team and follow instructions
· An understanding of safeguarding and commitment to children’s wellbeing
· A Level 2 Early Years qualification (preferred, but not essential)
· Enhanced DBS certificate and satisfactory references (required before starting)
If you’re looking for a part-time role where you can make a difference every day – we’d love to meet you!
The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Some of our available benefits
Discounted tickets to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
Cycle to Work Scheme for all staff
Enhanced holiday
Electric Car Scheme available for staff
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