Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Horizons seeks a Bank Early Years Practitioner for its Chelmsford nursery. This role offers the benefits of agency work alongside job security, where you'll engage children in educational activities and support the EYFS framework. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Level 3 qualification, experience working with children, and a passion for making learning fun. Enjoy generous perks such as a 40% childcare discount and professional development opportunities!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in similar roles.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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20.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £12.94 per hour (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 Chelmsford Nursery.

• £12.94 per annum
• 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

*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!