Bank Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Nursery Bank Staff. This role offers a unique blend of flexibility in bank/agency work while enjoying the security and benefits of employment. You'll engage with children through interactive play and activities, fostering their development and curiosity. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, this organization is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for both staff and children. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for the first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support each child's development towards their key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.21 - £12.44 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Join Our Organisation

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.”

Our Benefits

• £12.21 - £12.44 per hour
• Childcare discount of 40% for the 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 is 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!