Bank Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a flexible working practitioner for their nursery team in Bishopbriggs. The role involves engaging children in educational activities and supporting the delivery of the EYFS. Candidates must have a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification and previous experience working with children. The position offers competitive pay of £13.46 per hour and various benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery setting.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Ensure essential day-to-day tasks are completed.

Skills

Communication techniques with children and adults

Engaging children

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bishopbriggs

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

Location – Bishopbriggs

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 Bishopbriggs nursery.

Our Benefits

• £13.46 PH
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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