Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 40% for first 1

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Job summary

Bright Horizons Annandale Street Nursery in Edinburgh is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team. The role supports delivery of the Scottish Curriculum through engaging activities and teamwork across the nursery.

You will help children reach key milestones, contribute to daily tasks, and adapt to a flexible schedule while enjoying the benefits of being a Bright Horizons employee within a purpose-built setting.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children as Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
• Strong communication skills with children and adults.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding best practices.
• Flexible and adaptable to varied shifts and teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks through engaging activities.
• Encourage children’s development towards milestones in a group setting.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks including room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Learning enthusiasm

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Annandale St

Salary – £14.24 PH (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Edinburgh

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 Annandale nursery.

Bright Horizons Annandale Street Nursery offers a purpose‑built setting with spacious rooms, a sensory space, and a well‑equipped garden designed to inspire young minds. Our multicultural and bilingual team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care through the Bright Beginnings curriculum. Located just off Leith Walk, the nursery benefits from excellent commuter links including nearby tram, train, and bus routes, plus on‑site car parking. Come be part of a nurturing environment where your career can flourish!

Our Benefits

• £14.24 PH
• 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
• 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 Scottish Curriculum frameworks 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced PVG check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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.