Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Edinburgh is looking for a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join their Annandale nursery. This role combines the benefits of bank work with job security, allowing you to support the Scottish Curriculum while engaging children in fun activities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in roles like Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the Scottish Curriculum frameworks.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to communicate with children and adults

Flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Annandale St

Salary – £13.46 PH (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Edinburgh

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 Annandale nursery.

Bright Horizons Annandale Street Nursery offers a purpose-built setting with spacious rooms, a sensory space, and a well-equipped garden designed to inspire young minds. Our multicultural and bilingual team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care through the Bright Beginnings curriculum. Located just off Leith Walk, the nursery benefits from excellent commuter links including nearby tram, train, and bus routes, plus on-site car parking. Come be part of a nurturing environment where your career can flourish!

Our Benefits

• From £13.46PH
• 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 Scottish Curriculum frameworks 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 PVG Check.

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.