Bank Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Loose; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Job summary

Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane nursery is seeking a flexible practitioner to join the Bright Flex / Bank team. You will work with babies and children up to 5 years old, contributing to their development through interactive play and reading activities.

The role offers a range of benefits including childcare discounts and enhanced leave, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team culture. DBS checks and safer recruitment practices apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to communicate with children and adults.
• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting duties.
• Teamwork with nursery colleagues and carers.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 with interactive play and activities.
• Support development towards key milestones with colleagues.

Skills

Experience with children

Flexible

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton LaneSalary – £12.75 - £12.95 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Maidstone, KentAre 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 Maidstone Boughton Lane nursery.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachSubject to T&CsThe RoleWorking 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 forPrevious experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsAbility to be flexible and adaptableWe 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!Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!