Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons UK; Reigate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their Bright Flex team. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend flexibility with the joy of nurturing young minds in a supportive environment. You will play a crucial role in delivering engaging activities that promote learning and development while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. With a commitment to work-life balance and continuous development, this position is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings and are eager to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Join a team dedicated to changing the future for families and children across the UK!

Benefits

Amazing discounts on childcare and high-street

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks

24/7 access to professional counselling

Extensive library of training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various roles such as Nursery Assistant or Nanny.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in educational play and activities to support their development.
• Supervise children, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the day.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Flexibility and Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Childcare

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £11.44 - £11.67 per hour depending on qualification and experience

Our Bright Flex team blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving people within this team the flexibility to work when and where they want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – our Bright Flex team would be a perfect fit for you.

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

What you’ll be doing

1. Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones.
2. Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety.
3. Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation.
4. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.
5. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks – with treats for all the team.
• External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.
• Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development.

What we’re looking for

1. Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder or similar).
2. Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
3. Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults.
4. Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children.
5. Ability to be flexible and adaptable – embracing working cultures in different nurseries.
6. Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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