Bank Early Years Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Maidstone seeks dedicated Nursery Bank Staff to care for children up to 5 years. Engage children through interactive play and support their development. This role offers flexible hours with a competitive pay rate and various benefits. Experience with children is preferred but not essential. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Access to a pension plan

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development program

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to use communication techniques with children and adults.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children’s development towards key milestones.
• Engage in interactive play and activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning engaging

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Hourly Rate: £12.21 - £12.44 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Maidstone, Kent

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.

Our Benefits

• £12.21 - £12.44 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs