Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Bank Early Years Assistant. This flexible role involves caring for children up to age 5 and supporting their growth through interactive play and activities. Ideal candidates are passionate about early childhood education and ready to join a team that values inclusivity and impactful learning.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children preferred but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to adapt communication techniques to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children aged 0-5 and supporting their developmental milestones.
• Working collaboratively with a team to plan and execute engaging activities.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Engagement

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £13.55 - £13.81 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Kingston upon Thames

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 Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool.

• 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!