Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in childcare where the focus is on making a difference for the next generation. As a Nursery Practitioner at Highams Park Day Nursery, you'll engage children in fun learning activities while enjoying flexible working options, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful professional development.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development program access

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Flexible shift options

Pension

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Previous experience in childcare roles preferred.
• Passion for engaging children in learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development through educational activities.
• Assist with daily tasks like room preparation and tidying.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Child Protection Awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £14.36 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Highams Park, London.

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 Highams Park nursery. Located very close to Highams Park station, with links into central London.

Our Benefits

• £14.36 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: Flexible
  

*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.