Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Hythe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early years education seeks an Early Years Practitioner in Orpington, Kent. The role involves supporting children's development through engaging activities while enjoying competitive hourly pay and comprehensive employee benefits. Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences amidst a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Previous experience working with children in various roles like Nursery Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivery of EYFS and engage children in activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication techniques

Child protection and safeguarding

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £14.36 - £16.93 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Orpington, Kent

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.”

Our Benefits

• £14.36 - £16.93 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: 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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.