Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a flexible practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend agency work with employee benefits, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on children's development. You will engage children in fun and educational activities while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture driven by values of honesty, excellence, and teamwork, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work and start making a difference today!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Experience with children in various roles such as Nursery Practitioner or Nanny.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Flexibility and Adaptability

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Engaging Children in Learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery & Preschool, 4 Shakespeare Road, Finchley, London, N3 1XE

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

Location – Finchley, N3 1XE

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 Finchley Central Nursery, N3 1XE.

Our Benefits

• Starting from £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

*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!