Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Redhill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their dynamic team at a nursery. This role offers the unique blend of bank work's convenience with the security and benefits of being an employee. You'll engage with children through interactive play and activities, fostering their development and curiosity. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and support for staff, this organization has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for over a decade. If you're passionate about making learning enjoyable and impactful, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to engage children through play and activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for learning

Education

Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

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 Haywards Heath, Rose Cottage nursery.

Our Benefits

• 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!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.