Bank Early Years Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation! As part of a supportive team, you'll engage with children through interactive play and learning, helping them reach key developmental milestones. This role offers the flexibility of bank work while providing the security and benefits of full employment. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment. If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to inspire young minds, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare roles is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to engage children through fun and interactive learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through play and activities.
• Work as part of a team to care for children up to age 5.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for learning

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.70 - £12.94 per hour(dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Tonbridge, Kent

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!