Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Fleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery as a Nursery Practitioner in Fleet! This role offers the chance to support children through engaging activities while benefiting from flexible working arrangements. Bright Horizons values its employees' well-being with competitive pay, professional development, and a heart-driven culture. Enjoy a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference every day!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in nursery settings such as Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or similar.
• Understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• Ability to adapt communication styles for children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering engaging activities for children.
• Ensure daily tasks such as room tidying and preparation are completed.
• Cultivate children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Child protection

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.94 - £15.25 per hour for Level 3 and above

Location – Fleet

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 Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Elvetham Heath.

This nursery offers a nearby train station with direct links into London, on-site parking and access to Local shops.

• 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!