Bank Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dorking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their Bright Flex team, where flexibility meets creativity in nurturing young minds. This role offers the chance to engage children in fun and educational activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. With a commitment to progressive working values, including work-life balance and personal development, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including discounts and professional development resources.

Benefits

Childcare discounts

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks

Access to training and qualifications

24-hour helpline with professional counsellors

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or similar.
• Passion for engaging children in fun learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery colleagues in delivering educational play activities.
• Supervise children to ensure their safety throughout the day.
• Maintain hygiene standards and prepare rooms as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Child protection knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

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Nursery : Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary : £11.95 - £12.20 per hour depending on qualification and experience

Our Bright Flex team blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving people within this team the flexibility to work when and where they want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – our Bright Flex team would be a perfect fit for you.

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

What you’ll be doing

Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones

Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety

Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks – with treats for all the team

External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.

Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development

What we’re looking for

Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder or similar)

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children

Ability to be flexible and adaptable – embracing working cultures in different nurseries

Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application!