Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Maidstone, Tonbridge, West Malling, Bromley, Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in nurturing and supporting children's development. This role combines the flexibility of bank work with the benefits of full employment, allowing you to engage in meaningful interactions with children through play and learning activities. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for making learning fun

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

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 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!