Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Esher is seeking Nursery Bank Staff to assist children aged up to 5. You’ll support their development through play and interactive activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with children but passion and adaptability are equally valued. The role offers a flexible working schedule and various benefits including childcare discounts. Join a company regularly voted as a great place to work.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development.
• Encourage curious minds through interactive play.

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.88 - £13.12 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Esher, Surrey

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.”

Benefits

• £12.88 - £13.12 p/h
• 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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] we will be happy to help.