Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Additional leave purchase option

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Bishopbriggs is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex/Bank team. The role focuses on supporting EYFS delivery through engaging, educational activities while sharing day-to-day duties with a larger team.

You will contribute to a welcoming learning environment, safeguarding practice, and professional development opportunities as part of a flexible, employee-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Previous experience working with children in nursery settings.
• Experience engaging children with educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging activities.
• Work with the team to complete day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development understanding

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

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 Bishopbriggsnursery.

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

• 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.