Bank Early Years Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bank Staff Member to join their vibrant nursery team. This role offers the flexibility of agency work while providing the security of being an employee. You'll engage children in fun and educational activities, ensuring their safety and development. With an above-industry salary and a range of benefits, including discounted childcare and access to training programs, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. If you enjoy making learning enjoyable and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

40% discounted childcare

24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments

Huge variety of discounts

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Access to training programmes

Quarterly recognition weeks

Annual Awards of Excellence gala

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or similar.
• Ability to engage children in educational play and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS and engaging children.
• Ensure children's safety and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Child protection knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.13 - £12.37 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

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• 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
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw, access
• Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

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
• Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety
• 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 procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children (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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable – embracing working cultures in different nurseries
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address

We look forward to receiving your application!