Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Basildon seeks a flexible working practitioner to join their Bright Flex/Bank team. In this role, you will care for children up to age 5, using play and activities to encourage positive development. The position offers a competitive starting wage, benefits, and a supportive culture focused on teamwork and respect.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning engaging.
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Facilitate interactive play and support developmental milestones.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

Nursery – Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £12.21 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Basildon, Essex

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 a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Basildon nursery.

With onsite car park, our nursery in Basildon is located within the David Lloyd Club behind Festival Leisure Park, and close to Basildon Station.

Our Benefits

• Starting £12.21 per hour
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental 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
• Shift options: Flexible
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank/ agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures through interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage 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 use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.