Bank Early Years Assistant

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

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking Nursery Bank Staff to join their team in Reigate. This role blends the flexibility of bank work with the benefits of being an employee, focusing on supporting infants' and children's development in an engaging environment. Join an inclusive workplace dedicated to making learning enjoyable and fulfilling.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to engage children and support their learning.
• Willingness to adapt and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Encourage development through interactive play and activities.
• Support colleagues with child development milestones.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Passion for learning

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £12.21 - £12.44 per hour depending on qualification and experience

Location: Reigate, Surrey

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.”

• 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!

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom