Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London seeks a flexible nursery practitioner to join the Bright Flex / Bank team. This role offers a blend of bank work with the security and benefits of being an employee. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for engaging children in educational activities. The position includes a competitive salary and various benefits including childcare discounts and professional development access.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in similar roles is essential.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding required.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with the delivery of the EYFS.
• 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 use various communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £14.36 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Highams Park, London.

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 Highams Park nursery. Located very close to Highams Park station, with links into central London.

Benefits

• £14.36 per hour
• 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: Flexible

*Subject to T&Cs*

Responsibilities

The role involves working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, blending 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.

Qualifications

• 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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.