Bank Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team. In this role, you will care for children up to the age of 5, providing engaging activities to support their development. Previous experience is preferred but not essential. Enjoy competitive hourly rates and benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to make learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to use various communication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support development towards key milestones through activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for fun learning

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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 Chineham Park 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!

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