Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking flexible practitioners to join their Bright Flex / Bank team at the Eddington Day Nursery in Cambridge. You will support children aged up to 5 years through engaging activities and play. The role emphasizes a passion for learning and requires strong communication skills. The company offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join a workplace that promotes inclusivity and values every employee's contributions.

Benefits

£13.55 per hour

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension plan

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Encourage development through interactive play and activities.
• Support colleagues in helping children reach their key milestones.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Ability to use communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for making learning fun

Job description

Nursery – Eddington Day Nursery

Salary – £13.55 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Cambridgeshire, CB3 1AA

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 Eddington nursery.

The nursery is located in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. The nursery offers a fantastic opportunity to join a professionally strong and culturally diverse team with a great passion for Early Years and Education.

We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socializing. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff. Additionally, free parking is available.

Our Benefits

• £13.55 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

*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!

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