Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery seeks a qualified practitioner for its Bright Flex / Bank team in Andover. This role blends the flexibility of agency work with employee benefits, allowing you to support children's development while enjoying comprehensive perks in a supportive environment.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various roles.
• Passion for engaging learners.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS and engage children in learning activities.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks like room tidying are completed.

Skills

Communication techniques

Engagement and fun learning

Flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.45 - £15.25per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location –Andover

Are you looking to work for an organization 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 qualified practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool/

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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

*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 support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

• Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, 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

• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding

• 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.