Bank Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Bank Early Years Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role offers the flexibility of bank work while providing the security and benefits of being an employee. You will engage children in educational play, support nursery colleagues, and ensure a safe environment for all. With a commitment to professional development and a culture built on HEART values, this position is perfect for those passionate about nurturing young minds. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that allows you to make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare (40%)

Smart Health access

Variety of discounts across brands

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for children.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery colleagues in delivering engaging play and activities.
• Promote child welfare, protection, and safety.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Child protection understanding

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Bank Early Years Assistant

Location: Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex BN43 5NE

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: JR-106755

Nursery: Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £1.44 - £11.67 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Working as a Bank Staff Member within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

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

What we can offer you:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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, and ensuring their safety throughout the day
• 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
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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

About Us

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible.

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth, and diversity.

We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. Either way, we want you to feel valued and invested in!

Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of “thank you” and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”. This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company.