Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a flexible practitioner to join their Burgess Hill nursery. This role offers the opportunity to support children's learning and development while benefiting from a range of perks, including childcare discounts and professional development. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have experience working with children.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner, Nurse, Nanny, or similar.
• Passion for engaging children in learning activities.
• Sound understanding of child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through educational activities.
• Ensure completion of daily tasks such as room tidying.
• Work as part of a team in a nursery environment.

Skills

Ability to use various communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Passion for making learning fun

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Burgess Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.94 - £15.25 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex

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 Burgess Hill nursery.

Our Benefits

• 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 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.