Bank Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a Bank Early Years Assistant at its Shoreham-by-Sea nursery. This role offers flexible working while ensuring a nurturing environment for children through interactive play and developmental support. Join a company that values its staff and provides numerous benefits, including professional development and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension contributions

Financial and wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a professional development programme

Flexible shift options: 40, 24, or 16 hours per week

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

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Bright Horizons

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Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, 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 Old Shoreham nursery.

• 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!