Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a Bank Early Years Assistant to join their Bright Flex team. This role offers the flexibility of bank work while providing security and benefits as an employee. Candidates will engage with children under five, facilitating their development through play and structured activities, all while supporting an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children’s development towards key milestones through play.
• Work as part of a team in a nursery environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Engagement

Job description

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Bright Horizons

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Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bishops Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

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 Bishops Stortford nursery.

The purpose-built nursery consists of six rooms, three baby rooms, two toddler rooms and a large pre-school room. The nursery boasts a beautiful baby terrace on the first floor for under two's along with a well designed garden consisting of a Forest and growing area along with an area for relaxing/creating.

• £12.12 per annum
• 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.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!